Audi A3 receives start-stop function with automatic transmission
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
2011 Audi A3 Facelift
According to the manufacturer the new vehicles fitted with the start-stop system show an impressive fuel consumption: 4.2 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (56.00 US mpg) (1.6 TDI) or just 5.3 liters (44.38 US mpg) of premium unleaded (1.4 TFSI) and 109 grams of CO2 per kilometer (175.42 g/mile) (1.6 TDI) or 124 g/km (199.56 g/mile) (1.4 TFSI). For those who don't know, the A3 1.6 TDI carries a four-cylinder TDI engine capable to deliver 105 hp (75 kW) and 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) of torque.
With these numbers, the car sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11.7 seconds and has a top speed of 194 km/h (120.55 mph). The A3 1.4 TFSI delivers 92 kW (125 hp) and a maximum torque of 200 Nm (147.51 lb-ft). The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 9.3 seconds and tops out at 203 km/h (126.14 mph).
Both A3 models are offered by Audi with an on-board energy-recovery system, capable to recover energy during braking and coasting phases. Audi will begin selling the A3 1.6 TDI and the A3 1.4 TFSI as a three-door and as a Sportback in November 2009. Prices for the 1.4 TFSI remain unchanged at €23,700 (3-door) and €24,600 (Sportback). The new 1.6 TDI with S tronic will sell at a base price of €25,500 for the 3-door and €26,400 for the Sportback.
Gallery: 2011 Audi A3 Facelift
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