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Overview
The 2012 Audi S3 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 5th July 2011. The Audi S3 is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $83,700 before on-road costs.
This Audi S3 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 195 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 2500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Audi claims the S3 Base uses 8.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 195g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 714km per full tank
The Audi S3 measures 1399mm (55.1 inches) in height, 4230mm (166.5 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2578mm (101.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1590kg (3505.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The S3 Base comes standard with 225/40 Rnull front tyres and 225/40 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
122.64 kW/t
52.15 kW/t
151.52 kW/t
Boot Space
281 litres
260 litres
675 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.4 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
9.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
714 km
170 km
1,310 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
96,560 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
4,230 mm
1,765 mm
1,399 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,230 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,765 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,399 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm |
| Load Capacity | 485 mm |
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Explore Audi S3 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 195
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 82.5
Engine (cc): 1984
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 92.8
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 714
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 444
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 21
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.6
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 265
Maximum Power (kW): 195
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Automatic Mode: yes
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
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: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Pq35
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 35.7
Rear Seat Down (L): 1011
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 281
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59.9
Front Track (mm): 1522
Overall Height (in): 55.1
Overall Height (mm): 1399
Overall Length (in): 166.5
Overall Length (mm): 4230
Overall Width (in): 69.5
Overall Width (mm): 1765
Rear Track (in): 59.3
Rear Track (mm): 1506
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10700
Wheelbase (in): 101.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2578
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1005
Rear Headroom (in): 36.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 935
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.9
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1343
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Manual
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Alloy
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Alloy
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Tinted Glass
Location: Rear
Rear Privacy Glass: yes
Location: Side
Side Privacy Glass: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2075
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4575
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1590
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3505
Tare Weight (kg): 1153
Audio System
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Media Type: CD
External Connections
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Bose
Number of Speakers: 8
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Bluetooth
Type: Bluetooth
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 4.0
ANCAP Pedestrian: 1
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 1
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 1
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Air Conditioning
Type: Auto
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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