BY THE GOAUTO TEAM | 8th Feb 2011

The Basics
- Body Type: Wagon
- Seats: 5
- Series: S3
- Warranty (kms): Unlimited
- Warranty (years): Three years

Engine
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Bore: 99.5mm
- Capacity: 2457cc
- Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
- Cylinders: 4
- Engine number: EJ25DET
- Engine type: Horizontally opposed
- Fuel type: Premium Unleaded 95
- Litre: 2.5
- Location: Front
- Orientation: Inline
- Valve desc.: DOHC with VVT
- Valves: 16

Transmission
- Drive train: All-wheel drive
- Shift position: floor
- Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Weight and Capacities
- Fuel tank size: 60 litres
- Roof load: 68
- Towing capacity (with brakes): 1600
- Towing capacity (without brakes): 750

Performance/Statistics
- CO2 Emissions: 248 g/km
- EURO rating: 4
- Fuel usage: 10.5 l/100km
- Greenhouse rating: 5
- Gross vehicle mass GVM (kgs): 2015
- Kerb to kerb: 10.5m
- Payload (kgs): 490
- Power (kW): 193
- Power (RPM): 6000
- Power to weight (kW/tonne): 110
- Range: 625km
- Stroke: 79.0
- Torque (Nm): 347
- Torque (rpm): 2800-4800
- Torque to weight (Nm/tonne): 209
- Weight (kgs): 1525

Wheels and Tyres
- Front tyres: 225/55
- Front wheels: 7/17
- Rear tyres: 225/55
- Rear wheels: 7/17
- Spare: Full size
- Type: Alloy

Dimensions (Exterior)
- Boost type: Normal
- Doors: 5
- Ground clearance: 225mm
- Height: 1700mm
- Length: 4560mm
- Track front: 1530
- Track rear: 1530
- Wheelbase: 2615
- Width (without mirrors): 1795mm

Interior
- 60/40 split fold rear seats:
  - one touch electric folding
  - reclining function
- Adjustable leather steering wheel:
  - height & telescopic
  - multi-function controls
- AM/FM radio/CD player:
  - 6 speakers plus subwoofer
  - mp3 & wma compatible
- Multi-information display:
  - fuel economy
  - temperature & clock
- Auxiliary jack & USB connection: in front centre console
- Door pockets front & rear: with integrated bottle holders
- Driver & front passenger sunvisors: with vanity mirrors
- Electric windows: driver window with off delay timer
- Multi-function centre console box: with armrest
- Rear retractable centre cushion table: with cup holders

Exterior
- Privacy glass:
  - rear doors & rear quarters
  - rear window
- Body colour electric door mirrors: with indicators

Tech
- Power rack & pinion steering:
  - engine speed sensitive
  - turning circle (kerb) 10.5 metres
- 4wheel disc brakes: front ventilated
- Independent front suspension: macpherson strut type
- Independent Rear Suspension: self levelling double wishbone

Extra Features
- Leather seat trim:
  - blue alcantara inserts
  - embroidered logo
- Single CD/DVD player:
  - 6 speakers plus subwoofer
  - 7� touch screen
- Multi-information Sat Nav system: rca jacks