A3 Cabriolet Saving You Fuel

1.6 TDI
Great efficiency, low emissions - just 109g/km CO2

Reducing engines size and combining advanced energy-saving technologies. That's how Audi is achieving remarkable efficiency without sacrificing performance or driving pleasure. The Audi A3 is now available with a new 1.6-litre TDI engine. Good efficiency means low emissions so road tax is cheaper. And if you drive it as a company car you might get tax advantages.

The A3 1.6 TDI goes from 0-62mph in 11.4 seconds, has a top speed of 121mph, delivers 68.9mpg combined and 109g/km CO2 output.

Start/Stop
Why run the engine when you're standing still?

If you're stuck in traffic, what's the point of wasting fuel by letting the engine idle needlessly? Once up to operating temperature, Audi start/stop technology cuts the engine when the car is stationary, in neutral with the clutch depressed. The engine immediately and quietly starts again as soon as you release the clutch. The whole process is smooth and simple but it can be disabled at the touch of a button if required.

Recuperation

When you're coasting or braking, the car's alternator generates electricity. Recuperation allows it to be stored so when you're accelerating or driving at a constant speed, the stored electricity is used to drive the alternator. Recuperation reduces fuel consumption by up to 3% and therefore also lowers CO2 emissions.

Aerodynamics
Sleek design for greater efficiency

Aerodynamic performance is critical for reducing fuel consumption and raising efficiency. Audi prototypes spend over 1,000 hours in a wind tunnel with improvements being made so drag can be reduced. Less air resistance also means improved handling, lower CO2 emissions and even improved safety. Improvements such as door mirrors which are aerodynamically shaped so rain is directed away from the side windows for better all-round visibility is another notable product of this extensive development process.

After rigorously testing and fine tuning the new Audi A3, it achieved a remarkably low drag co-efficient of just 0.33.

S tronic
Smooth gear changes, lower fuel consumption

The revolutionary S tronic transmission combines the responsiveness of a manual gearbox with the convenience of an automatic. Thanks to innovative dual-clutch technology, S tronic can make a gear change in just 0.2 of a second, with no interruption to the power flow, allowing you to benefit as fully as possible from the engine's output at all times, resulting in better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.

Driver's Information System
Driver's Information System with efficiency program

Individual driving styles play a significant part in determining fuel efficiency. Where fitted, the Driver's Information System with efficiency program can help by providing valuable tips and information to enable the most efficient driving style at all times.

Gearshift indicator on manual cars

Selecting the right gear at the right time is key to optimising fuel consumption. Where fitted, the Driver's Information System has a gearshift indicator that suggests when to change gear and which gear to change to. By following the system's recommendations, you'll drive more efficiently.

Optimising your fuel consumption

Comfort features such as air conditioning and seat heating increase fuel consumption. The efficiency program helps you monitor this by telling you which systems in the car require additional energy and how high their share of fuel consumption is. For example, the program will advise you to close an open window while the air conditioning is switched on.