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2016 Audi A3 Towing Capacity

Up to

1600kg
Audi A3
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The towing capacity of the 2016 Audi A3 supports up to 1600kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your 2016 Audi A3 matches the example listed here.

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2016 Audi A3 braked* towing capacity

Convertible

2016 Audi A3 Specs Braked capacity
2.0 Tdi Ambition Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 0kg
1.4 TFSI Attraction Cod Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 0kg
1.4 Tfsi S Tronic Cod Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1500kg
1.8 TFSI Ambition Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 0kg
1.8 TFSI Ambition Quattro Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 0kg
2.0 Tfsi S Tronic Quattro Sprt Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1600kg
2.0 Tfsi Sport S Tronic Sport Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1500kg

Hatchback

2016 Audi A3 Specs Braked capacity
1.6 Tdi Sportback Specs: 1.6L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1300kg
Sportback 1.6 Tdi Attraction Specs: 1.6L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 1500kg
Sportback 2.0 Tdi Ambition Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 1600kg
Sportback E-Tron Hybrid Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded/Electric, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 0kg
Sportback 1.0 TFSI Specs: 1.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1300kg
1.4 Tfsi Sportback Cod Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1300kg
2.0 Tfsi Quattro Sport Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1600kg
2.0 Tfsi Sportback Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1300kg
S/B 1.8 Tfsi Quattro Ambition Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 1600kg
S/Back 1.4 Tfsi Attraction Cod Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 1400kg
Sportback 1.4 TFSI Attraction Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 1400kg
Sportback 1.8 TFSI Ambition Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 1600kg
S/Back 1.4 Tfsi Attraction Cod Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL Braked capacity: 1400kg
Sportback 1.4 TFSI Attraction Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL Braked capacity: 1400kg
Sportback 1.8 TFSI Ambition Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL Braked capacity: 1600kg

Sedan

2016 Audi A3 Specs Braked capacity
2.0 Tdi Ambition Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 1600kg
1.4 TFSI Attraction Cod Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 1500kg
1.4 Tfsi Cod Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1500kg
1.8 TFSI Ambition Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 1600kg
1.8 TFSI Ambition Quattro Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT Braked capacity: 1600kg
2.0 Tfsi Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1500kg
2.0 Tfsi Quattro S Line Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC Braked capacity: 1600kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.