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Art. No.: 104816-05143-2

Westfalia Towbar detachable Towball inserted from below - AUDI A3 Sportback

Art. No.: 104816-05143-2

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
Additional notes
  • a heat protection panel is required for the installation of this towbar: this can be obtained from your Audi dealer
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 producer Westfalia recommends this towbar specifically for your AUDI A3 Sportback . Westfalia A40V, an automatic, vertical towbar system that is a bestseller by Westfalia. The barely visible mounting on your AUDI A3 Sportback and the patented vertical locking system in 1A Westfalia quality are the advantages of this towbar.

This towbar can be secured against theft by an integrated lock. The raw facts: a towing capacity up to 1800 kg and a vertical load of 100 kg. Westfalia indicates a fatigue strength of 9.7 kN.

A small cut in the bumper is needed to fit this towbar. Bumper cut dimensions and template are part of the 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. A cathodic electro-dip coating is present. 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. Effective corrosion protection and a smooth surface are the result.

Carefully read the instructions and specific indications of the vehicle manufacturer when fitting the towbar. Such information can be found in the vehicle's user manual.

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    suitable vehicles

    Audi is an excellent vehicle manufacturer founded in 1909. Audi is a part of the AUDI group and with Lamborghini and Seat produces the sports-focused cars of the VW group. Audi has really made a name for itself in the motor sport.

    • Audi A3 Sportback (8PA)
      • Vehicle model
        Power
        Year of make
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI quattro
        Power
        147 kW / 200 HP
        Year of make
        09.04 - 03.13
      • Vehicle model
        Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2 V6 quattro
        Power
        184 kW / 250 HP
        Year of make
        09.04 - 05.09
    Manufacturer information

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