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Audi A5 Sportback 35 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	Sport
Price	£45,665
Engine Power - BHP	163
Acceleration	8.4
Top Speed	140 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	57.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	127
Length	4757 mm
Height	1386 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	465 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1520 kg

Driver Convenience

Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
Audi drive select (Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual)
Audi smartphone interface
Audi virtual cockpit - 12.3" full colour digital instrument cluster,vehicle/engine speed,Radio/media information+Driver assistance systems
Automatic start-stop system with coasting functionality and efficiency programme
Bluetooth interface
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Electro-mechanical power steering
Email, calendar and text messages displayed via MMI
Front and rear parking sensors
Lane departure warning
MMI nav+ with MMI touch - 10.1" high resolution MMI display, touch sensitive, 3D map, route/country info, dynamic route guide, personal route assist
Power operated tailgate
Rear view camera
Service interval indicator
Voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Comfort dynamic suspension
Diesel particulate filter

Entertainment

8 passive loudspeakers
CD player
DAB digital radio reception
Two additional USB ports for rear passenger in rear centre console
Two SDXC card slots

Exterior Features

Auto dimming door mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour side sill trim
Body coloured door mirrors
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Electric front windows
Front fog lights
Kerb-view function for passenger side
LED headlights and rear lights with LED daytime running lights
LED side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors
LED third brake light
Matt aluminium silver tailpipe trim
Radiator grille in matt anthracite black and air inlets with inserts in matt aluminium silver
Rain and light sensors
Rear diffuser in matt anthracite black with trim strip in matt aluminium silver
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Sport front and rear bumpers with side skirts
Variable front intermittent wipers
Windscreen with acoustic glazing

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke high multi-function leather sport steering wheel with paddle shift and height and reach adjustable
4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
40/20/40 split folding 3 seater rear bench seat
Black carpets
Deluxe 3 zone electronic climate control
Front centre armrest
Front door sill trims with aluminium inlay
Front head restraints
Front/rear floor mats
Heated front seats
ISOFIX child seat mounting and top tether
Luggage compartment mat
Manual seat adjustment
Rear centre armrest
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Twin leather upholstery + front sports seats

Packs

LED interior light pack - A5/RS5

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags
Attention and drowsiness assist
Electromechanical parking brake
Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill hold assist
Manual child lock in rear doors
Multi collision brake assist
Pop-up bonnet for pedestrian protection
Pre sense city
Seatbelt monitoring
Tyre pressure warning
Variable restraint system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Anti theft alarm system
Anti theft wheel bolts
Immobiliser
Keyless Go
Remote central locking

Trim

Aluminium ellipse silver inlays

Wheels

Tool kit
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	127

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	7 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	57.6

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	31E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.4
Engine Power - BHP	163
Engine Power - RPM	3250
Engine Torque - NM	370
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	140 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	245/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1386 mm
Length	4757 mm
Wheelbase	2824 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2029 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2120 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1280 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	465 l
Max. Loading Weight	600 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1900
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1520 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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