Test drive Audi's PHEV, the A3 Sportback e-tron | Audi Gallery
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October 22, 2015

Test drive Audi's PHEV, the A3 Sportback e-tron | Audi Gallery

0-100km/h acceleration in 7.6 seconds, 0-60km/h in 4.9 seconds on electric power alone
Fuel economy in JC08 mode is 23.3km/ℓ. Furthermore, a full charge allows for 52.8km of travel on electric power alone.
Equipped with 17-inch wheels in e-tron exclusive design as standard (18-inch shown on S line model)
The side skirts are also e-tron exclusive equipment.
The rear bumper has a different design from the standard A3 Sportback.
The 1.4 TFSI gasoline engine produces a maximum output of 110 kW (150 ps) and a maximum torque of 250 Nm (25.5 kgm). This is combined with a motor that delivers 80 kW (109 ps) and 330 Nm (33.7 kgm), reaching a system total maximum output of 150 kW (204 ps) and a maximum torque of 350 Nm.
The 1.4 TFSI gasoline engine produces a maximum output of 110 kW (150 ps) and a maximum torque of 250 Nm (25.5 kgm). This is combined with a motor that delivers 80 kW (109 ps) and 330 Nm (33.7 kgm), reaching a system total maximum output of 150 kW (204 ps) and a maximum torque of 350 Nm.
The charging port is revealed by sliding the Audi logo on the front. The socket is Japanese specification, so it can be used with many existing charging facilities.
The charging port is revealed by sliding the Audi logo on the front. The socket is Japanese specification, so it can be used with many existing charging facilities.
The charging port is revealed by sliding the Audi logo on the front. The socket is Japanese specification, so it can be used with many existing charging facilities.
Trunk capacity is 280 liters. Charging cable also included as standard.
The left meter replaces the tachometer with a power meter showing the motor's status.
The display between the meters also shows e-tron exclusive menus. The photo shows an estimated driving range, with green indicating the distance on EV power only and orange indicating the distance on hybrid driving.
Display while charging
The MMI display on the center console also features e-tron exclusive menus for vehicle settings, etc.
The modes "Hybrid Auto," "Hybrid Hold," "Hybrid Charge," and "EV" can be switched with buttons.
The transmission is a 6-speed S tronic (dual-clutch). The MMI controller located in front of the shift lever is also standard equipment.
The shift knob is exclusive, with "e-tron" engraved on it.
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Test Drive the Audi PHEV "A3 Sportback e-tron" | Audi Gallery

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