2011, Audi, A3 1.8 TFSI

Year

2011

Brand/Make

Audi

Model

A3 1.8 TFSI

Description

The five-door "Sportback" model was introduced in June 2004. The A3 Sportback is 80 mm (3.1 in) longer than the base three-door body, and includes improved rear cabin space and a larger luggage compartment (370 litres). It also received the new "single frame" front grille originally introduced in the A8 W12, which was later adopted across the whole A3 range.

Additional information

Modifications on this car

I purchased the car at a damaged car auction. The interior was extremely dirty, and all four wheel rims were badly damaged. In addition, there was a nasty dent on the left-hand rear door pillar—it appeared that a seatbelt buckle had been jammed there. I had a panel beater remove the dent and give the car a cut and polish. I deep-cleaned the interior, and it came up like new.

I purchased a set of aftermarket wheel rims in the Audi Rotor style—the same design fitted to the RS3. The car looked great when I was finished. I on-sold it to a car dealer in Manukau City, who put it on their lot. The car was powered by the more reliable and sought-after 1.8 TFSI engine, and it drove perfectly.

Vehicle Still Registered

YES

Performance of this car

Maximum Speed

133 mph

Acceleration 0-60mph

7.2 Seconds

Acceleration 0-100kph

7.4 Seconds

1/4 Mile

15.6 Seconds

Engine Details

Engine Cylinders

Inline - 4

Engine Capacity

1781 cc

Engine Power

160 HP

Engine Torque

184 lb/ft

Induction

Turbocharged

Fueling Method

Injection

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission Details

Transmission

Automatic

Gears

7 Speed

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Four wheel drive
Limited slip differential
Overdrive