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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,798cc Inline-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing; FSI
Power [hp at rpm]: 170 at 4,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 200 at 1,600
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 84.1
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 23 / 33
Available with: 1.8T Premium
 
Type:
1,984cc Inline-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing; FSI
Power [hp at rpm]: 220 at 4,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 258 at 1,600
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 24 / 33
Available with: 2.0T Premium quattro
 
Type:
1,968cc Inline-4 turbocharged Diesel
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 150 at 3,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 236 at 1,750
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 81.0 x 95.5
Compression Ratio: 16.2:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 31 / 43
Available with: TDI Premium
 
Type:
1,984cc Inline-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing; FSI
Power [hp at rpm]: 292 at 5,400
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 280 at 1,900
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 23 / 31
Available with: S3 quattro
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 3.46, 2.05, 1.30, 0.90, 0.91, 0.76
Final Drive: 4.12; 3.05 (5th & 6th)
Available with: 1.8T
 
Type:
6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 2.92, 1.79, 1.14, 0.78, 0.80, 0.64
Final Drive: 4.77; 3.44 (5th & 6th)
Available with: 2.0T
 
Type:
6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 3.46, 1.91, 1.13, 0.76, 0.76, 0.62
Final Drive: 4.38; 3.33 (5th & 6th)
Available with: TDI
 
Type:
6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 2.92, 1.83, 1.31, 0.97, 1.04, 0.81
Final Drive: 4.77; 3.44 (5th & 6th)
Available with: S3
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Torsion beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar (TDI)
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
11.3 in. power-assisted vented discs (TDI)
13.4 in. power-assisted vented discs (S3)
Rear:
10.7 in. power-assisted discs
12.2 in. power-assisted vented discs (S3)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,175 - 3,462
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
14.5 (2.0T; S3)
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.1
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
175.4
175.9 (S3)
Width [in.]:
77.2
Height [in.]:
55.7
54.8 (S3)
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.8
103.6 (S3)
Front Track [in.]: 61.2
61.1 (S3)
Rear Track [in.]: 60.1
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.30
0.33 (TDI; S3)
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
36.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.1
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.1
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.8
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
12.3
10.0 (2.0T; S3)