Audi A3 2016–2020 car dimensions: 4313 mm long, 1785 mm wide and 1426 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,275 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin has a standard 7-inch colour display with MMI Radio Plus. Manual air conditioning is standard. dual-zone automatic climate is optional. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come via optional smartphone interface. Cruise control is optional. Rear parking sensors, reversing camera, city emergency braking, blind-spot warning and lane-keep assist are optional or in packages. Fatigue detection is standard. The interior feels solid and well-built for daily use, with good front space and decent rear room for the class.
Boot space is 380 litres with seats up and 1220 litres with the rear bench folded. The load lip is low and the opening is wide, making it easy to load everyday items or larger luggage for trips.
Braked towing capacity is 1300 kg and unbraked is 630 kg. Payload is 485 kg. The car suits light trailers or occasional towing without special heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages noted for this engine.
The cabin uses high-quality materials with solid build. Front seats offer good support, especially optional sports seats with strong bolsters and thigh support. Space suits four adults well, with decent rear room and a practical 380-1220 litre boot. Manual climate control is standard. dual-zone optional. Optional panoramic glass roof brightens the interior. Noise levels stay low for the class, aided by optional acoustic glass.
Fuel: Super petrol, combined 4.5-4.8 l/100 km NEDC.
Service: LongLife up to 30 000 km/24 months or fixed 15 000 km/12 months.
Crash-test: Euro NCAP 5 stars (generation test).
Standard safety: ABS, ESC, 7 airbags, tyre pressure monitor, fatigue warning, multi-collision brake.
The 1.0 TFSI runs on Super petrol and returns combined NEDC figures of 4.5-4.8 l/100 km with CO2 at 104-110 g/km. Real-world use sits higher. The 50-litre tank supports decent range for daily and longer trips.
Servicing follows Audi LongLife (variable up to 30 000 km or 24 months) or fixed intervals of 15 000 km/12 months depending on use and oil. Oil changes and checks form the core. larger services add filters and fluids at higher mileages. Warranty covers 2 years, paint 3 years, rust 12 years.
Safety starts with seven airbags, ABS, ESC, tyre-pressure monitoring, fatigue detection and multi-collision braking as standard. City emergency braking and more advanced aids such as adaptive cruise or lane assist are optional. The generation scored five Euro NCAP stars with strong adult and child protection.
Ownership stays straightforward for a premium hatch. Regular dealer or independent service keeps the dual-clutch gearbox and three-cylinder healthy. Parts availability is good. the car holds value well when maintained with full history.
Length 4313 mm, Width 1785 mm, Height 1426 mm, Wheelbase 2637 mm (A3 2016–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi technical data sheet “Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic ”, Program, Airbags from the Audi importer price list “Ceník Nové A3 Sportback” , standard equipment, Paint from the Audi A3/S3 brochure, valid June 2016 , which shows the Sportback in nano grey metallic.