The Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e

  • 400 Nm (295.0 lb-ft) of system torque and an electric range of up to 74 kilometers (46.0 mi)
  • Black styling package, red brake calipers, and sport seats as standard
  • Available for order this week, base price in Germany EUR 40,39

Control software generates the extra 30 kW (41 PS) of system output and 50 Nm (36.9 lb-ft) of

torque as compared to the A3 40 TFSI e*. It regulates the optimum interplay between the two

drives under maximum power requirements.

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The electric motor complements the combustion

engine in the corresponding engine speed ranges. The electric motor is integrated into the

housing of the six-speed S tronic, which transfers the power to the front wheels. A package

consisting of 96 prismatic cells in the lithium-ion battery stores 13.0 kWh of energy. The A3

Sportback 45 TFSI e* charges with a maximum of 2.9 kW. An empty battery can be recharged in

around five hours from a conventional domestic power socket.

Powerful performance and long range

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With a system output of 180 kW (245 PS) and 400 Nm (295.0 lb-ft) of system torque, the

compact PHEV model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 6.8 seconds, and continues

up to a top speed of 232 km/h (144.2 mph). Its fuel consumption in the NEDC cycle is 1.5 to

1.4 liters* per 100 kilometers (156.8–168.0 US mpg), corresponding to 34 to 31 grams* of CO2

per kilometer (54.7–49.9 g/mi). The Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e* always starts up on electric

power. The driver can cover up to 74 kilometers (46.0 mi) according to the NEDC standard

(63 kilometers (39.1 mi) in the WLTP cycle) with zero local emissions. The fully electric top

speed is 140 km/h (87.0 mph).

Four driving modes for high efficiency

In “Auto Hybrid” mode, which is the main operating mode, the combustion engine and the

electric motor divide the work intelligently. Depending on the situation and the driver’s

preference, the car can coast, recuperate – in overrun mode and while braking – or boost

together with the electric motor and TFSI.

When the driver selects the “Battery hold” or “Battery charge” modes, the hybrid management

maintains the state of charge of the battery at a constant level or increases it in a targeted

manner. Drivers can prioritize electric drive with the EV button. The driver controls further

functions via the central MMI display, the six-speed S tronic, or the Audi drive select dynamic

handling system. Special displays inform the driver about the drive’s activity: For example, the

digital instrument cluster displays, the engine output, the drive mode, the battery’s state of

charge, and the range. The MMI display also provides visualizations of the energy flows.

Sporty equipment

The exterior of the Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e* features an expressive design: The black styling

package and a Singleframe grille with high-gloss black inlays emphasize the car’s sporty

character. Upon request, Audi offers the Matrix LED headlights with non-blinding high beams

and dynamic cornering lights. Their digital daytime running lights, a pixel array consisting of 15

LED segments, generate an E-shaped light signature – the symbol of the plug-in hybrid drive.

The brake disks behind the 17-inch wheels are larger than those of the 40 TFSI e: They have a

diameter of 340 millimeters (13.4 in) at the front and 310 millimeters (12.2 in) at the rear. All

brake calipers are painted red. Unlike the 40 TFSI e, the standard equipment also includes

Audi drive select, sport seats, tinted windows, two-zone automatic air conditioning, and the

convenience key. The A