Audi A3 2016–2020 car dimensions: 4322 mm long, 1785 mm wide and 1404 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,540 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 340 litres.
The cabin has dual-zone electronic climate control and a 7-inch MMI colour touchscreen as standard. Audi Smartphone Interface brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Cruise control is fitted. Rear parking sensors come on many cars. Audi pre sense front for automatic emergency braking, side assist for blind spots, active lane assist and a reversing camera are available on higher specs or packs.
Boot holds 340 litres with seats up. Fold the rear seats and space grows to 1180 litres. The load lip sits at a practical height for everyday bags and shopping.
Payload is 560 kg. No towing figures appear in the published specs for this model.
Sport seats with pronounced bolsters and S embossing give firm support. Heated front seats are standard. Dual-zone climate control is standard. Optional electric multi-way seats with lumbar and panoramic glass roof add convenience. Acoustic windscreen glass cuts noise. Fine Nappa leather options and aluminium trim create a solid, driver-focused cabin feel with good front space.
Combined fuel use 6.5-7.1 l/100 km NEDC on Super Plus petrol
Flexible service up to 30 000 km or 2 years. fixed option 15 000 km or 1 year
Euro NCAP 5 stars (A3 basis: 95% adult, 87% child)
Standard multi-airbag set, ESC, ABS and seatbelt reminders
The 2.0 TFSI returns combined figures of 6.5-7.1 l/100 km under NEDC testing depending on gearbox. Super Plus is specified. Real-world use sits higher with spirited driving but can approach the mid-30s mpg on gentle runs.
Servicing follows Audi LongLife flexible intervals of up to 30 000 km or two years, or a fixed annual/15 000 km schedule. Oil and filter changes, brake fluid every two years, and Haldex fluid attention keep the quattro system healthy.
Safety matches the A3 platform with a five-star Euro NCAP result. Front, side, curtain and driver knee airbags plus ESC and ABS are standard. Optional packs add adaptive cruise, lane assist and pre-sense.
Keep the car with regular Haldex and S tronic fluid services. Timing chain design needs inspection at higher miles. Premium fuel and timely oil changes support the turbo engine for long-term reliability.
Length 4322 mm, Width 1785 mm, Height 1404 mm, Wheelbase 2631 mm (A3 2016–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi A3 | S3 brochure, valid from June 2016, Audi technical data sheet, Audi S3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI, Audi Australia S3 specification sheet, March 2017.