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2016 Audi A3 e-tron Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 A3 e-tron Sportback.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine ElectricTransmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2016 Audi A3 e-tron Sportback Electric is a passenger car that pairs an electric engine with an Automatic (AM-S6) transmission. This configuration establishes the specific engine and gearbox combination that defines the model year’s recorded mechanical specification. As the exact body-style, propulsion, and transmission pairing cataloged for this vehicle, the 2016 model serves as the fixed baseline reference entry for the A3 e-tron Sportback line.

Model year201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA efficiency33/37/35 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range380 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 480-680 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04E115561T. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 480-680 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rimSTANDARD 6/5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04E115561T
Engine air filter04E129620
Spark plug04E905602 alt 04E905612C
Battery000915089E alt 000915089B
Front wiper blades8V1998002B alt 8V1955425
Thermostat04E121113F alt 04E121113G
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.8 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height53.5 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight3583 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined33 / 37 / 35 MPGe
Electric range380 mi
Charge time (240V)2.5 hr
Electric motor80 kW DCPM
Energy use40.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidAudi part number G052182A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.3-7.3
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantUse Audi Coolant G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity10.5
Power Steering FluidAudi part number G004 000 M2

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts45.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub3.
Rear Wheel Hub3.

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.05-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Cranking Performance480-680 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26 Use; Front: 24; Rear: 24
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 147.5; Rear: 66 Use; Front: 85; Rear: 76
ABS Sensor Torque6
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.394; Rear: 0.354 front
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront w/1ZE, 1ZP, 1ZA and 1ZD:

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi; coolant at 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
At 35,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 40,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 55,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 75,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
724
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V543000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/07/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf… Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service…

19V474000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 19/06/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 724 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_72026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082323_12026-06-10EngineThis bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2052680_62026-06-04Unknown Or OtherThis Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 A3 e-tron Sportback have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the A3 e-tron Sportback?

EPA figures are 33 city / 37 highway / 35 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 380 miles.