The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 105ch and 1.4 TFSI 125HP combined for the first time the function Start / Stop with the innovative S tronic dual-clutch.System Start / Stop cutting the engine when the vehicle stops, and this until the driver releases the brake pedal. Immediately the foot raised, the engine starts again, quietly, comfortably and quickly.

In addition to a dynamic affirmed the Audi A3 are examples of sobriety. The A3 1.6 TDI is content to 4.2 L per 100 km (109g / km CO2), and the A3 1.4 TFSI uses 5.3L per 100km (124g / km CO2).The A3 1.6 TDI is a four-cylinder diesel develops 105ch at 4 400 rpm with a displacement of 1598 cm3. This TDI delivers 250 Nm of torque between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm. Combined with the S tronic transmission it propels the A3 from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.7 seconds and finished his run at 194 km / h.

The A3 1.4 TFSI 125HP derives from a displacement of 1390 cm3, and offers a torque of 200 Nm between 1500 and 4000 rpm. Combined with the gearbox S tronic 7-speed, the vehicle goes from standstill to 100 kph in 9.3 seconds, achieving a maximum speed of 203 km / h.

Also the Audi A3 incorporates a system of energy recovery during braking, to reduce the load on the alternator. This is particularly helpful in city driving, where her association with the system Start / Stop allows for significant savings on fuel.

The 1.4 TFSI Audi A3 and A3 1.6 TDI will be available in Body 3 door and Sportback. Opening orders the first week of November 2009 from 26 130EUR.