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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,984cc Inline-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing; FSI
Power [hp at rpm]: 186 at 4,400
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 221 at 1,600
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio: 11.7:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 26 / 35
Available with: 2.0T 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 / 31
Available with: 2.0T Premium quattro
 
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]: 22 / 28
Available with: S3 quattro
 
Type:
2,480cc Inline-5 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing; FSI
Power [hp at rpm]: 400 at 5,850
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 354 at 1,700
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 19 / 28
Available with: RS3
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
7-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 3.40, 2.75, 1.77, 0.93, 0.71, 0.76, 0.64
Final Drive: 4.77; 3.44 (5th & 6th)
Available with: 2.0T
 
Type:
6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 2.93, 1.79, 1.13, 0.77, 0.81, 0.64
Final Drive: 4.77; 3.44 (5th & 6th)
Available with: 2.0T quattro
 
Type:
7-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 3.56, 2.53, 1.68, 1.02, 0.79, 0.76, 0.64
Final Drive: 4.77, 3.44 (5th & 6th) (S3); 4.06 (1st, 4th & 5th), 3.45 (RS3)
Available with: S3; RS3
 
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
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
13.4 in. power-assisted vented discs (S3)
14.6 in. power-assisted vented discs (RS3)
Rear:
10.7 in. power-assisted discs
12.2 in. power-assisted vented discs (S3; RS3)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,197 - 3,593
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2 (2.0T FWD)
14.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.1
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
175.5
175.8 (S3)
176.3 (RS3)
Width [in.]:
77.2
Height [in.]:
55.7
54.8 (S3)
55.0 (RS3)
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.8
103.6 (RS3)
Front Track [in.]: 61.2
61.1 (S3)
61.4 (RS3)
Rear Track [in.]: 60.1
60.2 (RS3)
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.30
0.31 (S3)
0.33 (RS3)
 
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 (2.0T FWD)
10.0