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liter engine accelerates the Audi A3 Sportback from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.9 seconds for the sprint from zero to 100 km/h and a top speed of 213 km/h (133 mph). seconds for the sprint from zero to 100 km/h and a top speed of 213 km/h (133 mph). seconds, top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph), average fuel consumption of 4.3
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Standard features, optional packages, and pricing also will be released at a later date. Electricity generated by the alternator is stored in the capacitor at up to 25V so a DC-DC convertor is used to drop the voltage to 12V standard for vehicles and their electronic components.
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