Model history and safety features

Dual front and side airbags are standard equipment. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to front and rear (outboard) seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a severe crash. The centre rear seat has a 3-point seat belt.

Safety Features

These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications.

Driver airbag

Standard

Passenger front airbag

Standard

Side airbags, front seats - head protection

N/A

Side airbags, rear seats - head protection

N/A

Driver knee airbag

N/A

Antilock (ABS) brakes

Standard

Electronic brake distribution

N/A

Electronic stability control

(ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)

Standard

Active head restraints - front seats

N/A

Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver

N/A

Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger

N/A

Full ANCAP report

Download the ANCAP report Published: Jun 9 2009http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ancap/audi/a3-1997.html

Audi A3 safety ratings

Jan 1997 - Dec 2003 (dual front+side airbags)

About the test vehicles

Engine:

1.6l, 4 Cyl

Kerb weight:

1090 kg

Category:

Small

Airbags:

dual front+side airbags

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Driver safety

Acceptable score: 25.13 out of 34

The AUDI A3 performed reasonably well in the offset crash test (score 9.39 out of 16). The passenger compartment held its shape well. The driver and passenger were protected by airbags. There was a moderate risk of serious leg injury for the driver. The vehicle performed very well in the side impact crash (score 15.75 out of 16).

Frontal offset crash test

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Rebound was well controlled. The passenger was also well protected by the airbag, although chest protection could be improved. The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 15cm. The roof was starting to buckle upwards at the top of the front pillar and the width of the driver's doorway shortened by 5cm. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.