Audi A3 Sedan - the history of transformation and the change of generations

Audi A3 Sedan - the so-called hatchback of a small family class, which since 1996 is produced by a concern called Volkswagen. From that year until 2003, the very first generation was produced, another 9 years - the second generation, and in the third year of 2012. For these years, cars have been transformed and improved, and this story is really worthy of attention.

First generation

The three-door hatchback made its debut in 1996. The front-wheel drive car was designed on the platform of the concern - PQ34. Exactly the same was at the "Golf" (the fourth generation), which appeared a year later. The most affordable Audi A3 Sedan was equipped with a motor that could provide about 101-102 liters. from. Still on the car manufacturers have installed the engine in 1.8 liters with five valves (one cylinder). It should be noted that the atmospheric version of this unit could develop about 125 liters. With., And turbocharged - about 180 or 150. I want to note that the turbine engines had a volume of 1.9 liters. The power, respectively, was equal to 130 or 90 liters. from. We can say that the technical characteristics of the Audi A3 Sedan for that year were very good. That is why, for a short period of time, he managed to win the call of motorists. A few years later, in 1999, the five-door Audi A3 Sedan came out. A year later the developers decided to restyling this model. During the entire production period, about 880 thousand of these machines were produced.

The second generation

When another series of machines began to be produced, one could immediately notice their differences. Audi A3 Sedan second generation have become much larger and more spacious than their predecessors, besides they got new options. In 2004, a three-door version was on sale, in 2005 it was a five-door version, and a couple of years later the lineup was replenished with a convertible. This car was designed on the platform of the "Golf" (fifth generation). There were also new engines - at 115 and 150 liters. from. The most powerful model had a six-cylinder engine that developed 250 "horses". Naturally, it could only be an all-wheel drive car. I should say a few words about turbodiesels. Their volume was 2.0, 1.9 and 1.6 liters (170-90 hp).

Conversion in a series of engines

Over time, petrol engines from the FSI series were replaced by engines that had a turbocharger. Accordingly, and the power became larger, and the volume. The first indicators ranged from 105 to 200 liters. S, and the second - from 2.0 to 1.2. It should be noted that the modifications, which have installed 1.8-liter and 2-liter powertrains, were ordered primarily with all-wheel drive transmission, the name of which - quattro. Audi A3 Sedan for its entire conveyor life has experienced many upgrades and restylings. And how to know how long this would last until generations began to change.

The third generation

Photos Audi A3 Sedan in 2012th year could be seen. On cars of this series, developers have installed a two-liter petrol engine. Its power allowed to produce 300 liters. from. A new camshaft, other pistons, reinforced connecting rods - all this was installed in new models. And the cylinder head was made of a new aluminum alloy, due to which it became more heat-resistant and durable. 380 Nm of torque - an indicator of the engine and, it is worth noting, very good. No wonder the Audi A3 Sedan test drive went to "excellent", with a maximum of 5500 rpm. It should be noted that the engine weighs another five kilograms less when compared with the previous car. Needless to say, in less than 5.5 seconds it accelerates to a hundred kilometers.

Features of the third generation

What is the difference between these Audi A3 Sedan models? Reviews show that a lot has changed in the car. For example, the wheelbase has increased, the front track has also become wider. Also, the manufacturers provided 13 options for painting the body (two - with a pearl effect, eight - metallic, three - solid color). There was an additional package of various options, around the windows added gloss. On all models, you can observe a six-speed manual gearbox. And already looking at the complete set of 17- or 16-inch wheels. In any car, the important thing is how it looks from the inside. After all, in the cabin the motorist spends all his time at the wheel. The developers took this into account and made the car as comfortable, stylish and cozy for the driver and his passengers. And, of course, we can not fail to note the presence of an additional electromagnetic damper control system.

New models

Audi A3 Sedan continues to be modernized and improved. It should be noted at least Sportback e-tron - a hybrid car, which was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. In 2013, in May, the concern "Audi" confirmed its decision regarding the production of a hybrid version of this car. This is a car whose engine produces 110 liters. from. It works either on synthetic methane, or on natural gas. Its gasoline tank is made of polyamide gas-tight polymer reinforced with fiberglass, and carbon fiber.

It should be noted one more thing about car batteries. After all, this is a very important part of the whole system. From a household outlet, car batteries can be fully charged in just four hours. It is worth noting that this time is half as much, if you charge them at special stations. Also for any car speed is important. This model reaches a mark of 100 km / h in less than 8 seconds. And the maximum speed of this hybrid is 220 km / h. For this model, these are excellent indicators. At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the concern named the date when this model could be seen in sales. Spring of 2014 - then in the light and went a new car of a well-known manufacturer in the ranks of cars that you can buy.