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Art. No.: 104816-05143-1

Westfalia Towbar detachable Towball inserted from below - AUDI A3 Sportback

Art. No.: 104816-05143-1

Westfalia Towbar detachable Towball inserted from below - AUDI A3 Sportback

  • Towing capacity: 1800 kg
  • Vertical load: 100 kg
  • suitable for AUDI A3 Sportback
  • Year of make 09.04 - 03.13
Please note the special features.
Westfalia
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RRP € 771.00 € 580.99
incl. 19% VAT plus shipping costs starting from € 11.31
available from 2026-08-19
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AUDI A3 Sportback towbar option gallery

The "Option gallery" tab makes it even easier to get an idea what your new towing package looks at your AUDI A3 Sportback. You'll see before and after images, with or without the towbar installed. Images with the ball head detached are shown for detachable towbars. See for yourself whether the cut-out at the bumper (if provided) is visible at your AUDI A3 Sportback.

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Data Sheet
Special features
  • Model exclusion: RS3
Manufacturer
Westfalia
Towbar type
detachable
Towbar lock
Automatic
Towbar variant
Towball inserted from below
Assembly time 1
2,0 h
Vertical load 2
100 kg
Towing capacity 3
1.800 kg
D-value
9,70 kN
Certification
E13*94/20*1813*00
Ball head lockable
lockable
Bumper alteration neccessary
Yes
Alteration in visible area
with visible bumper cut
Bumper replaceable / cutout can be covered
Yes
Bumper cover included in scope of supply
No
Dismantling of bumper neccessary
Yes
Socket holder can be folded in
No
Towbar with electrical set
No
Suitable for bike carrier / load carrier
Yes
Weight
17,50 kg
1 The indicated fitting times for towbars and wiring kits are related to the regular installation of these products. Some car models might require additional work like disassembling the bumper.
2 the maximum vertical load depends on the vehicle manufacturer and may be lower
3 the maximum towing capacity depends on the total weight of the vehicle and can therefore be lower
Product details

Top class manufacturer Westfalia recommends this towbar especially for your AUDI A3 Sportback . The advantages of the vertical A40H towbar system are: the 1A Westfalia quality, the patented locking system, the barely visible mounting on your AUDI A3 Sportback. The vertical Westfalia A40H automatic system is one of the bestselling Westfalia products.

This anti-theft towbar comes with an integrated lock. Towing capacity up to 1800 kg and a vertical load of 100 kg characterize this towbar. Westfalia submitted a fatigue value of 9.7 kN.

A small cut in the bumper is needed to fit this towbar. A cutting template or cutting dimensions can be found in the installation instructions. The cut can be hidden with a cover from AUDI or Rameder. Find several options in the "accessories" product category.

In our category "bike carriers" you can find bike carriers that can be securely attached to this AUDI A3 Sportback towbar. We deliver this original part from Westfalia at the best price.

You will receive detailed installation instructions for this product from the manufacturer Westfalia. This towbar features a cathodic electro-dip coating. This is a modern and efficient painting process that uses environmentally friendly, water-soluble epoxy resis with electrical current and temperatures of approx. 200°C. The result is effective corrosion protection combined with a high-quality smooth surface.

Read and follow the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer when installing the hitch. Normally all information can be found in the vehicle's user manual.

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    suitable vehicles

    Audi, founded in 1909, is a premium manufacturer of cars and one of the most successful car brands in motor sport. Audi is part of the AUDI group and presented the sporty brands of the VW group together with Seat and Lamborghini.

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        Power
        Year of make
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.2 TSI
        Power
        77 kW / 105 HP
        Year of make
        04.10 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.4 TFSI
        Power
        92 kW / 125 HP
        Year of make
        09.07 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6
        Power
        75 kW / 102 HP
        Year of make
        09.04 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 E-Power
        Power
        75 kW / 102 HP
        Year of make
        01.11 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 FSI
        Power
        85 kW / 115 HP
        Year of make
        09.04 - 09.07
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI
        Power
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        Year of make
        05.09 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI
        Power
        77 kW / 105 HP
        Year of make
        05.09 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.8 FSI
        Power
        110 kW / 150 HP
        Year of make
        08.06 - 06.08
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.8 TFSI
        Power
        118 kW / 160 HP
        Year of make
        11.06 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.8 TFSI quattro
        Power
        118 kW / 160 HP
        Year of make
        07.08 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.9 TDI
        Power
        77 kW / 105 HP
        Year of make
        09.04 - 05.10
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 FSI
        Power
        110 kW / 150 HP
        Year of make
        09.04 - 06.08
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI
        Power
        100 kW / 136 HP
        Year of make
        09.04 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
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        Power
        103 kW / 140 HP
        Year of make
        06.05 - 06.08
      • Vehicle model
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        Year of make
        01.10 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
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        Power
        120 kW / 163 HP
        Year of make
        06.06 - 06.08
      • Vehicle model
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        125 kW / 170 HP
        Year of make
        03.06 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
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        Power
        103 kW / 140 HP
        Year of make
        09.04 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
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        Power
        103 kW / 140 HP
        Year of make
        11.05 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI quattro
        Power
        103 kW / 140 HP
        Year of make
        01.06 - 06.08
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI quattro
        Power
        125 kW / 170 HP
        Year of make
        03.06 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
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        Power
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        Year of make
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    Manufacturer information

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    Address
    • Westfalia-Automotive GmbH
    • Am Sandberg 45
    • 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück
    • Nordrhein-Westfalen
    • Germany