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2016 Audi A3 e-tron

2016 Audi A3 e-tron Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$37,900 - $37,900

Original MSRP:
$35,248 - $35,248

2016 Audi A3 e-tron Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 21V198000
Mfg's Report Date MAR 21, 2021
Component AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Number of Units Affected 153152
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Consequence A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
Manufacturer Recall Number 69BY

2016 Audi A3 e-tron Models & Prices

2016 Audi A3 e-tron Prestige
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr HB Prestige $37,900 $35,248 $575 / Month*

2016 Audi A3 e-tron Premium Plus
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr HB Premium Plus $37,900 $35,248 $575 / Month*

2016 Audi A3 e-tron Premium
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr HB Premium $37,900 $35,248 $575 / Month*

2016 Audi A3 e-tron Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Black Front Windshield Trim  
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim    
Body-Colored Door Handles
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator  
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Turn Signal Indicator    
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Colored Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Chrome Bumper Insert
Chrome Grille
Clearcoat Paint
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Front License Plate Bracket
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
LED Brakelights
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Light Tinted Glass
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Programmable Projector Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Delay-Off  
Programmable Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Delay-Off    
Rear Fog Lamps
Rocker Panel Extensions
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tire Mobility Kit
Tires: 225/45R17 All-Season  
Tires: P205/55R16 Summer Performance -inc: ultra low-rolling resistance    
Wheels: 7.0" x 16" 15-Spoke Y-design    
Wheels: 7.5" x 17" 15-Spoke Turbine-design  
INTERIOR Features
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
1 12V DC Power Outlet  
3-Step Heated Front Seats  
40-20-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cruise Control  
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Driver And Passenger Door Bins
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Center
Driver Seat
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power front seats and 4-way power lumbar adjustment
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru w/Storage
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Storage    
Full Floor Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet  
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Immobilizer IV Immobilizer
Interior Trim -inc: Aluminum/Metal-Look Interior Accents  
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert and Aluminum/Metal-Look Interior Accents    
Leather Gear Shifter Material
Leather Seating Surfaces
Leather Steering Wheel
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel
Rigid Cargo Cover
Smart Device Integration    
Trip Computer
Valet Function
MECHANICAL Features
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
10.6 Gal. Fuel Tank
3.75 Axle Ratio
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Engine Oil Cooler
Engine: 1.4 TFSI 4 CYL, PHEV, 204 HP
Front And Rear Anti-Rolls
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Hybrid Electric Motor
Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery w/3.6 kW Onboard Charger, 8 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 2.5 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V and 8.8 kWh Capacity
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
Transmission: S Tronic 6-Speed Automatic -inc: additional sport program
PACKAGE Features
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
17" Wheel Package -inc: DELETES Audi ultra tailgate badge  
Technology Package -inc: Audi side assist, Audi Connect w/Online Services, 6 month trial subscription    
SAFETY Features
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Audi pre sense basic
Back-Up Camera
Collision Mitigation-Front    
Collision Warning-Front  
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
ENTERTAINMENT Features
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
AM/FM/HD/Satellite w/MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls    
AM/FM/HD/Satellite w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System    
AM/FM/HD/Satellite w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System    
Audi Music Interface w/Lightning Adapter Cable  
Audio Theft Deterrent
Bang & Olufsen Sound System -inc: 14 speakers, 705 watts, surround sound 5.1, noise compensation and illuminated front door speakers    
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
Radio: Audi Concert w/AM/FM/CD/SAT -inc: auxiliary input jack, SiriusXM satellite radio w/90-day trial subscription, 12 station presets, speed-dependent volume control, 10 speakers w/180 watts, subwoofer, 6-channel amplifier, Bluetooth streaming audio, HD radio technology and SD card single slot  
Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w/MMI Touch -inc: SSD (Solid-state drive)-based navigation w/4G LTE based technology, SD card slot w/32GB capacity each (dual slots), SiriusXM satellite radio, SiriusXM Traffic w/4 year subscription and color LCD display screen    
Window Grid Diversity Antenna

2016 Audi A3 e-tron Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
16" WHEEL PACKAGE -inc: Audi ultra tailgate badge    
17" WHEEL PACKAGE -inc: DELETES Audi ultra tailgate badge, Wheels: 7.5" x 17" 15-Spoke Turbine-design, Tires: 225/45R17 All-Season    
3-STEP HEATED FRONT SEATS    
ALUMINUM ROOF RAILS
AUDI MMI NAVIGATION PLUS -inc: Audi Connect w/Online Services, 6 month trial subscription, Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w/MMI Touch, SSD (Solid-state drive)-based navigation w/4G LTE based technology, SD card slot w/32GB capacity each (dual slots), SiriusXM satellite radio, SiriusXM Traffic w/4 year subscription and color LCD display screen    
AUDI MUSIC INTERFACE W/LIGHTNING ADAPTER CABLE    
BANG & OLUFSEN SOUND SYSTEM -inc: 14 speakers, 705 watts, surround sound 5.1, noise compensation and illuminated front door speakers    
BLACK CLOTH HEADLINER
DELETE FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER -inc: Replaced by cover plate w/e-tron inscription
FRONT SPORT SEATS -inc: extendable thigh support  
RADIO: AUDI MMI NAVIGATION PLUS W/MMI TOUCH -inc: SSD (Solid-state drive)-based navigation w/4G LTE based technology, SD card slot w/32GB capacity each (dual slots), SiriusXM satellite radio, SiriusXM Traffic w/4 year subscription and color LCD display screen  
SPORT PACKAGE -inc: 3-Spk Multifunction Steering Wheel, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/shift paddles, Wheels: 7.5" x 18" 15-Spoke Turbine-design, Tires: P225/40R18 All-Season, Front Sport Seats, extendable thigh support  
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: Audi side assist, Audi Connect w/Online Services, 6 month trial subscription, Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w/MMI Touch, SSD (Solid-state drive)-based navigation w/4G LTE based technology, SD card slot w/32GB capacity each (dual slots), SiriusXM satellite radio, SiriusXM Traffic w/4 year subscription and color LCD display screen    
TIRES: 225/45R17 ALL-SEASON    
TIRES: P225/40R18 ALL-SEASON  
WHEELS: 7.5" X 17" 15-SPOKE TURBINE-DESIGN    
WHEELS: 7.5" X 18" 15-SPOKE TURBINE-DESIGN  
MODEL OPTION Options
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
PREMIUM PLUS PACKAGE -inc: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror w/Digital Compass, Audi Adaptive Light, Full LED Headlights, cornering and all-weather functionality, 3D Optic Inlays, High-Gloss Aluminum Window Surrounds    
PRESTIGE PACKAGE -inc: camera distance sensor and Audi pre sense front, Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror w/Digital Compass, Full LED Headlights, cornering and all-weather functionality, Audi Active Lane Assist, When the system detects that the driver is leaving the lane without signaling, the car, through gentle, corrective steering efforts, will assist the driver to remain in the lane, Additional steering wheel vibration also occurs, as well as "hands-off" steering wheel detection which will disable the system completely, Above 40 mph, High-Gloss Aluminum Window Surrounds, Interior Storage Package, storage nets on side of trunk and 12V outlet in rear center console and trunk, Audi Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop & Go, front, 0-95 mph operation w/coast, 4 distance settings, stop and go functionality, resume and accelerate features, Stalk on steering column, speed shown in driver information display w/enhanced braking guard (ability to initiate a full-stop below 19 mph), Audi Connect w/Online Services, 6 month trial subscription, Audi Adaptive Light, Power-Folding Side Mirrors, driver's side auto-dimming and heated function, 3D Optic Inlays    
PAINT SCHEME Options
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
AUDI BEAM-RINGS -inc: lower door trim LED light displaying Audi logo (4 rings) (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
AUDI FIRST AID KIT (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
AUDI GUARD ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS (SET OF 4) -inc: Black TPE mats w/silver A3 logo (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
AUDI GUARD WHEEL LOCK KIT (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
CARGO NET (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC AUDI CARGO STORAGE BOX -inc: Audi rings logo (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
HOMELINK - BLACK (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*  
HOMELINK - SILVER (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*  
LIGHTNING CABLE FOR AUDI MUSIC INTERFACE (PIO) (DISC) NO LONGER AVAILABLE for factory ordering as of January 25, 2016. *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability* *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
STAINLESS STEEL PEDAL CAPS -inc: caps for accelerator, brake and footrest (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
PRIMARY PAINT Options
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
BRILLIANT BLACK
DAKOTA GRAY METALLIC
FLORETT SILVER METALLIC
GLACIER WHITE METALLIC
IBIS WHITE
MISANO RED PEARL EFFECT
MONSOON GRAY METALLIC
MYTHOS BLACK METALLIC
SCUBA BLUE METALLIC
SEAT TRIM Options
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
BLACK, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
CHESTNUT BROWN, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
TITANIUM GRAY, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES

2016 Audi A3 e-tron Technical Specifications

Brakes
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.3 12.3 12.3
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.7 10.7 10.7
Engine
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Displacement 1.4 L/85 1.4 L/85 1.4 L/85
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 204 @ 5000 204 @ 5000 204 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 258 258 258
Exterior Dimensions
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Height, Overall (in) 56 56 56
Length, Overall (in) 169.8 169.8 169.8
Wheelbase (in) 103.5 103.5 103.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.3 70.3 70.3
Fuel Tank
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 10.6 10.6 10.6
Steering
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8 35.8 35.8
Suspension
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Suspension Type - Front Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Tires
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Front Tire Size P225/40HR18 P225/40HR18 P205/55YR16
Rear Tire Size P225/40HR18 P225/40HR18 P205/55YR16
Transmission
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Type 6 6 6
Vehicle
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Front Head Room (in) 38.7 38.7 38.7
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2 41.2 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.8 54.8 54.8
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Second Head Room (in) 37.5 37.5 37.5
Second Leg Room (in) 35.4 35.4 35.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53 53 53
Weight Information
Prestige Premium Plus Premium
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3616 3616 3616

2016 Audi A3 e-tron Safety Features

Safety Features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Audi pre sense basic
Collision Warning-Front
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
Collision Mitigation-Front
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A