{"id":14630,"date":"2020-12-08T22:14:21","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T05:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=14630"},"modified":"2025-12-28T16:02:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T21:02:40","slug":"2021-audi-a3-sportback-45-tfsi-e-is-a-phev-churning-out-242-hp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/2021-audi-a3-sportback-45-tfsi-e-is-a-phev-churning-out-242-hp","title":{"rendered":"2021 Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e is a PHEV Churning Out 242 HP"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2021 Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e is a plug-in hybrid with 242 HP, a 6.8-seconds 0-62mph time, and a 39-mile electric-only range.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Audi<\/a> released its first plug-in<\/a> hybrid \u2013 the A3 40 TFSI e. The hatchback has a 1.4-liter gas engine and 80 kW electric motor producing 201 HP in total. To complement the low-spec PHEV version of the A3, Audi has launched a beefy, upgraded Sportback edition. The A3<\/a> Sportback 45 TFSI e gains more powerful electric motors and higher-spec all-round.<\/p>\n

The 2021 Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI s features the same 1.4-liter TFSI engine. However, thanks to the more potent electric motors, the 45 TFSI e produces 242 HP and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Overall, that\u2019s 40 HP and 50 Nm more than the 40 TFSI.<\/p>\n

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As a result, the 45 TFSI e reached 62 mph in 6.8 seconds, 0.8-seconds slower than the 40 TFSI. The top speed in hybrid mode is 145 mph, but the hatchback can reach \u201conly\u201d 87 mph on battery<\/a> power.<\/p>\n

With a fully-charged 13-kWh battery, the plug-in A3 has a range of 39 miles. The owner can charge it from any pin at a max power of 2.9 kW. At that speed, it takes 5 hours to juice up fully.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a six-speed automatic transmission is responsible for delivering power to the front wheels. Four available drive modes can increase or restrict battery usage to handle it efficiently.<\/p>\n

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Various cosmetic changes in the new 45 TFSI e include a gloss black painted front grille, LED daytime running lamps shaped like a matrix, a new 17-inch wheelbase, and larger brake calipers to match the extra power. Tinted rear windows and sporty seats give the car a more aggressive look with other goodies including, Audi drive select, two-zone automatic air conditioning, and the convenience key.<\/p>\n

The A3 Sportback 45 TSFI e starts at \u20ac40,395 for the base version. Nonetheless, countries that offer incentives for EVs, like Germany<\/a>, reimburse the customers \u20ac6,750. The PHEV\u2019s lesser twin, the A3 40 TFSI, starts at a lower \u20ac33,060.<\/p>\n

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