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Audi A3
2006-13 models
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MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
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Test details:
The Audi A3 was introduced in the 2006 model year.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy’s head hit the roof rail.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that lower leg injuries would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
- Smeared greasepaint above the dummy's head indicates where the head hit the roof rail during rebound. Head acceleration from this hit was low.
- Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal (shown with carpeting removed).
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags (standard); rear seat-mounted torso airbags (optional)
- Electronic stability control
- Antilock brakes
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2006 Audi A3 2.0T wagon
- Class: Midsize moderately priced car
- Weight: 3,241 lbs.
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 102 in.
- Length: 169 in.
- Width: 70 in.
- Engine: 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 24 mpg city | 32 mpg highway
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Last updated:
November 5, 2012
