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    Audi A3 Base (2000) price & specs

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    $42,900†
    1.6L petrol5D Hatchback5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2000 Audi A3 Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Audi A3 is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $42,900 before on-road costs.

    This Audi A3 is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 75 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 148 Nm of torque (at 3800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank

    The Audi A3 measures 1427mm (56.2 inches) in height, 4152mm (163.5 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2513mm (98.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1090kg (2403.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 Base comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2000 Audi A3 Base has a 139mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 580kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    61.67 - 652.17 kW/t
    59.77 kW/t
    652.17 kW/t
    Boot Space
    350 litres
    270 litres
    350 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 3 years
    1 year
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,650 - 1,780 kg
    1,650 kg
    1,935 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 - 1,500 kg
    1,200 kg
    1,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    139 mm
    139 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,152 mm
    1,735 mm
    1,427 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,152 mm
    Overall Width1,735 mm
    Overall Height1,427 mm
    Wheelbase2,513 mm
    Load Capacity560 mm

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    Base

    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $42,900†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 1595
    Compression Ratio: 10.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 77.4
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    External Temperature

    Type: Digital Display

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 189
    Maximum Speed (mph): 117

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 102
    Maximum Power (kW): 75
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 148
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 38.8
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1100
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 350

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 59.6
    Front Track (mm): 1513
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 139
    Overall Height (in): 56.2
    Overall Height (mm): 1427
    Overall Length (in): 163.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4152
    Overall Width (in): 68.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1735
    Rear Track (in): 58.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1495
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
    Wheelbase (in): 98.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2513

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 973
    Rear Headroom (in): 36.9
    Rear Headroom (mm): 936
    Front Hip Room (in): 56.9
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1446
    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.1
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1399

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Projector Beam

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1279
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1650
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3638
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1090
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2403

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Leather

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Sunroof: yes
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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