With a length of 4.15 m and a track of 2.51 m, the 3-door A3 provides the necessary comfort. The trunk has a capacity of 350 liters, after reclining the back of the rear seat, the capacity of the trunk increases to 1100 liters.
The vehicle is equipped with a variety of safety features. These include airbags for the driver and front passenger, as well as a side airbag (since 1997 release) and front seat belt tensioners. The side reinforcements of the body in the doors further increase passive safety.
The body is completely galvanized. A ten-year corrosion-free guarantee is provided. To optimize the weight of the car, some of its elements are made of aluminum. These include, for example, reinforcements in doors or beams in bumpers.
The subframe to which the front suspension is attached contributes to an increase in driving comfort. The subframe is decoupled from the body via rubber mounts and thereby dampens vibrations that would otherwise be transmitted to the passenger compartment. Front-wheel-drive models use a linkage-beam rear suspension with separate coil springs and shock absorbers for better use of volume (the previous model had suspension struts). Thanks to this, it was possible to increase the width of the opening for placing cargo in the trunk.
The all-wheel drive model has a double wishbone rear suspension.
The car can be equipped with both gasoline and diesel engines of various capacities, which allows you to make the appropriate choice depending on the owner's economical or sporty driving style. This manual describes all power units.
This manual covers models with 1.6L inline four-cylinder petrol engines (AEH), 1.8 l (AGN, AGU, AQA, AJQ, APY) and diesel engines 1.9 l (AGR, ALH, AHF, ASZ), front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, manufactured since 1997
The engines are located transversely in the engine compartment and are suspended on the so-called pendulum support, which reduces vehicle vibrations when the engine is idling.
4-link independent front suspension with installed shock absorbers virtually eliminates the influence of engine operation on the driving process. Front-wheel drive vehicles use a compound rear axle arm, which allows optimal placement of coil springs and suspension dampers independently of each other. The all-wheel drive model has a double wishbone rear suspension.
The car can be equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox (RKPP), or a four- or five-speed automatic transmission (AT).
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