2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON torque

1 Based on preliminary manufacturer’s estimates. EPA range and fuel economy estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage and range
will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s
manual for details.
2 EPA estimates not a

vailable at time of printing. See wwwfueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors, including driv-
ing and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details
3 Ideally, your e-tr

on must be traveling
above 60 mph under load in order for the gasoline-powered engine to most efficiently recharge the battery in Charge Battery mode.
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bey all speed and traffic laws.
Open to travel.
Not limits.
By effectively harnessing the advantages
of two energy sources, the A3 Sportback
e-tron excels at both short commutes
and long hauls.Go ahead, make those weekend getaway plans. The A3 Sportback e-tron® affords you the freedom
to drive gasoline-free during the week. How’s this? With an expected electric range of between
16 and 19 miles (final technical adjustments are being tested and implemented) from a fully charged
battery, a substantial amount of your daily driving needs can be met before your next recharge,
while the gasoline engine lets you venture on longer journeys whenever it suits you.
1 That’s because
once the battery charge gets down to its reserve supply, the gasoline engine engages and helps
the vehicle operate as a highly efficient hybrid (and one that provides pure Audi driving enjoyment,
with a combined 204 hp and nearly instantaneous torque), letting you conquer some serious miles
in any direction before needing to refuel.
2 The result? Your travel options are wide open.
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PHEV ______
Offers a solution.
Not less excitement.
We didn’t come to this answer overnight. Over the years, Audi has tested numerous t ypes of alternative powertrains,
going back to our first hybrid concept vehicle in 1989. As our testing advanced, it became clear that one solution stood
apart in offering uncompromising performance and versatilit y for today’s drivers. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
(PHE V) offers the cleaner, lower-cost operation of an electric vehicle coupled with the long-distance-cruising conve -
nience of a gasoline drivetrain. Essentially, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds in one beautifully designed automobile. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
offers the ideal blend of efficiency and range
without sacrificing the performance charac -
teristics Audi is known for.
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__ 1.4-liter TFSI® engine
The 1.4-liter TFSI engine delivers 150 hp—a
significant performance boost when called
upon—and provides the capability to travel
many more miles once the initial battery
charge has fallen to its reserve supply.
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__ Electric motor
With 102 hp and nearly instantaneous
torque, the liquid-cooled, permanent-mag-
net-driven electric motor delivers the kind
of impressive off-the-line acceleration that
other city drivers will envy.
__ Range
Range anxiety? That’s not a term you’ll ever
hear associated with the A3 e-tron. That’s
because, with a range comparable to a
conventional vehicle (when both the electric
motor and gasoline engine are used), you’ll
rarely have to think twice about where you
want to go.
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__ PHEV
The combination of a battery-powered electric
motor and a gasoline engine (both designed
to propel the vehicle together or independent -
ly) provides an effective way to cut down on
fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, while
creating a potent blend of low-end torque and
high-end power.
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__ Charging
Using a 240-volt power supply like the home
Audi charging system (included with vehicle
lease or purchase), the A3 e-tron can be
recharged from its reserve supply state in
about two hours and fifteen minutes.
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__ Lithium-ion battery
Perfectly packaged beneath the rear seat, the
8.8-kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery
pack provides remarkable electrical energy
storage, enough to cover many daily trips on
electric power alone.
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__ EV driving
With between 16 and 19 miles (final technical
adjustments are being tested and implement -
ed) of pure electric range available from a fully
charged battery, a substantial amount of your
daily commute can be driven without using a
drop of gasoline.
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A PHEV vehicle like the A3 Sportback e-tron® features cutting-edge engineering, but that doesn’t
mean how it all works is too difficult to understand. Here are the basics.
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Consider it a quiet strength. With an impressive power-to-weight ratio, the 102-hp electric motor in the A3 Sport-
back e-tron® delivers nearly instantaneous torque, and plent y of it. And that makes for an exhilarating driving
experience, especially when navigating a busy cit y street. Of course, all that punchy power wouldn’t be possible
without the amazingly energy-dense and compact lithium-ion batter y pack. What does all this mean for drivers
of other cars? That the smooth, nearly inaudible E V operation is powerful enough to give them a special kind of
silent treatment as you leave them in the rear view mirror.
Generates possibilities.
Not lag time.
Electric performance ______
With its extensive cooling and shielding com-
ponents, the A3 e-tron battery pack provides
peak electric performance with very little loss
of battery life over time.
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Insulation
Upper housing shell
Battery junction box
Battery management
controller
Cooling system
Lower housing shell
Cell modules
Cell
Cell management controller
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European model shown. 1 Manufacturer’s data based on conversion of a 0- to 100-km/h time of 7.6 seconds. Always obey all speed and traffic laws.
Sport mode
Using all available power fr

om both the com-
bustion engine and electric motor, Sport mode
helps deliver the sportiest driving characteristics.
Selected by shifting to S, its unique boosting
feature uses the combined powertrain’s maxi-
mum torque output for all-out performance.
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Above all else, this is an Audi. As such, it should embody the thrilling driving experi-
ence the brand is known for. That’s where the 1.4-liter TFSI engine comes into play.
A perfect companion for the electric motor, it provides a significant boost in per-
formance when called upon (shif t into Sport mode, and you’ll undoubtedly agree).
Combined, they make for a compelling 204 hp and 258 lb-f t of torque, and a 0- to
62-mph
1 time of 7.6 seconds, all more than enough to ensure that the fun factor is
not diminished in the least.
Eliminates anxiety.
Not driving fun.
Hybrid performance _______
Six-speed S tronic® transmission
High-voltage connections
Dual-clutch
102-hp electric motor
Dual-mass flywheel
Cooling fluid outlet
Cooling fluid inlet
Electric-driven air condi-
tioning compressor
1.4-liter TFSI® engine
The electric motor and clutch unit are
integrated into the innovative S tronic
transmission, offering seamless power
delivery in any mode.
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