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Contents Introduction 4 Body 6 Occupant protection . 12 Engine 22 Running gear 38 Protected by . Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document. by AUDI AG. Convenience electronics 44 Infotainment 50 The Self Study Programme conveys basic principles with regard to the design and function of new models, new automotive components or new technologies. Reference Note The Self Study Programme is not a Repair Manual All values given are intended as a guideline only, and refer to the software version valid at the time of publication of the SSP. For maintenance and repair work, always refer to the current technical literature. Introduction Overview Dimensions of the A3 Sportback. Protected by . Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document. by AUDI AG. 332 051 4 Body The body of the Audi A3 Sportback has a highly rigid and crash optimised occupant cell. Special attention was given to the following aspects ● the body rigidity, ● the steering column rigidity, ● local rigidity in highly stressed areas, ● interior acoustics and driving comfort, ● the crash optimised body structure and ● the hybrid construction of the front end. Front view of the body in white Protected by . Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document. by AUDI AG. 332 048 Rear view of the body in white 332 049 By using state of the art calculation and simulation methods, new materials and