2021 Audi A3 Sportback Gets Plug-In Hybrid Power With 42-Mile Full Electric Range
The Audi A3 PHEV is good for 201 HP and can hit 62 mph in 7.6 sec
Audi continues its electrified offensive with the introduction of the new A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e.
Following in the footsteps of the old e-tron model, this plug-in hybrid hatchback is powered by a 1.4-liter TFSI gasoline engine, rated at 148 HP (150 PS / 110 kW) and 185 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque, plus a 107 HP (109 PS / 80 kW) and 243 lb-ft (330 Nm) electric motor.
The combined system output of 201 HP (204 PS / 150 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm), directed to the front wheels via a six-speed S tronic transmission, enables a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration of 7.6 seconds and a 141 mph (227 km/h) top speed. The average fuel consumption in the old NEDC cycle is 156.8-168.0 mpg US (1.5-1.4 l/100 km), corresponding to 34-30 g/km of CO2. In its zero-emission mode, the A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e can hit a maximum speed of 87 mph (140 km/h).
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Enabling a range of up to 49 miles (78 km) in the NEDC standard, or 42 miles (67 km) per WLTP (almost 13 miles (20 km) more than its predecessor), is a 13 kWh battery, positioned beneath the rear seats. It can be charged with a maximum power of 2.9 kW, meaning that it will have to be plugged in for over 4 hours.
The electrified A3 Sportback has a boot volume of 9.9-38.8 cu-ft (280 to 1,100 liters), depending on the position of the rear seatbacks, and features hybrid-specific functions, including two drive modes that can be selected via the MMI operating system, named 'Battery Hold' and 'Battery Charge'.
Standard gear includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, infotainment system with 10.1-inch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, myAudi app that connects the car to the user's smartphone, two-zone climate control and a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel. Features such as the panoramic glass sunroof, sports seats, head-up display, Audi Virtual Cockpit and others are available as options.
The A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e will launch in Europe this fall, with prices starting at €37,470.92 ($43,655) in Germany, excluding the €6,750 ($7,864) incentives.
Audi will also launch a more powerful version of this car that "emphasizes the sporty accents".