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Audi A3 (8L)
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14 versions · 10 Gasoline · 4 Diesel fuel
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6i (101 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 101 KM | 1996–1998 |
| 1.8 20V (125 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 125 KM | 1996–2000 |
| 1.8 T (150 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 150 KM | 1996–1998 |
| 1.8 T (180 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 180 KM | 1998–2000 |
| 1.8 T (150 KM) quattro Selected | Gasoline | 150 KM | 1998–1999 |
| 1.8 T (180 KM) quattro Selected | Gasoline | 180 KM | 1998–2000 |
| 1.9 TDI (110 KM) Selected | Diesel fuel | 110 KM | 1997–1999 |
| 1.9 TDI (90 KM) Selected | Diesel fuel | 90 KM | 1996–1999 |
| 1.6i (101 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 101 KM | 1996–1998 |
| 1.9 TDI (90 KM) Automatic Selected | Diesel fuel | 90 KM | 1996–1999 |
| 1.9 TDI (110 KM) Automatic Selected | Diesel fuel | 110 KM | 1997–1999 |
| 1.8 T (150 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 150 KM | 1996–1998 |
| 1.8 20V (125 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 125 KM | 1996–2000 |
| 1.8 T (180 KM) Tiptronic Selected | Gasoline | 180 KM | 1998–2000 |
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Selected engine version
1.6i (101 KM)
Gasoline · 1996–1998
- Engine power
- 101 KM
- Torque
- 145 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,595 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 11 s
- Maximum speed
- 188 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.6i (101 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1998
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 188 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 11 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 10.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 5.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 7.6 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3 D
- CO2 emissions
- 182 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AEH, AKL, APF
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1595 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 77.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.3
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 5 l
- Power
- 101 KM @ 5600 obr./min
- Torque
- 145 Nm @ 3800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1110 l
- Curb weight
- 1015 kg
- Gross weight
- 1600 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1400 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1200 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 580 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.8 20V (125 KM)
Gasoline · 1996–2000
- Engine power
- 125 KM
- Torque
- 170 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,781 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.6 s
- Maximum speed
- 202 km/h
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Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.8 20V (125 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 2000
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 202 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.6 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 11.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 6.3 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 8.3 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3 D
- CO2 emissions
- 199 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AGN, APG
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1781 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 86.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.3
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 5 l
- Power
- 125 KM @ 6000 obr./min
- Torque
- 170 Nm @ 4200 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1110 l
- Curb weight
- 1065 kg
- Gross weight
- 1650 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1400 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1200 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 600 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.8 T (150 KM)
Gasoline · 1996–1998
- Engine power
- 150 KM
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,781 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.1 s
- Maximum speed
- 217 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.8 T (150 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1998
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 217 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.1 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 10.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 6.1 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 7.8 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3 D
- CO2 emissions
- 187 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AGU, AQA, ARX, ARZ, AUM
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1781 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 86.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 5 l
- Power
- 150 KM @ 5700 obr./min
- Torque
- 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1100 l
- Curb weight
- 1070 kg
- Gross weight
- 1655 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1300 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 610 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.8 T (180 KM)
Gasoline · 1998–2000
- Engine power
- 180 KM
- Torque
- 235 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,781 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.6 s
- Maximum speed
- 228 km/h
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Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.8 T (180 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3-5
- Start of production
- 1998
- End of production
- 2000
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 228 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.6 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 10.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 6.2 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 7.8 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
- CO2 emissions
- 187 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- ARY, AUQ
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1781 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 86.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 5 l
- Power
- 180 KM @ 5500 obr./min
- Torque
- 235 Nm @ 1950-5000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1100 l
- Curb weight
- 1105 kg
- Gross weight
- 1740 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1300 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 620 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.8 T (150 KM) quattro
Gasoline · 1998–1999
- Engine power
- 150 KM
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,781 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.2 s
- Maximum speed
- 215 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.8 T (150 KM) quattro
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1998
- End of production
- 1999
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 215 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.2 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 11.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 6.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 8.6 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3 D
- CO2 emissions
- 206 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AGU, AQA, ARX, ARZ, AUM
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1781 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 86.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 5 l
- Power
- 150 KM @ 5700 obr./min
- Torque
- 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 270 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1020 l
- Curb weight
- 1215 kg
- Gross weight
- 1800 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 680 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2518 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1489 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (4x4)
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.8 T (180 KM) quattro
Gasoline · 1998–2000
- Engine power
- 180 KM
- Torque
- 235 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,781 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 226 km/h
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Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.8 T (180 KM) quattro
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3-5
- Start of production
- 1998
- End of production
- 2000
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 226 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 12.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.3 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- CO2 emissions
- 223 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- ARY, AUQ
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1781 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 86.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 5 l
- Power
- 180 KM @ 5500 obr./min
- Torque
- 235 Nm @ 1950-5000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 270 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1020 l
- Curb weight
- 1230 kg
- Gross weight
- 1865 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 690 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2518 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1489 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (4x4)
- Number of gears
- 6
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.9 TDI (110 KM)
Diesel fuel · 1997–1999
- Engine power
- 110 KM
- Torque
- 235 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,896 cm³
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 194 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.9 TDI (110 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1997
- End of production
- 1999
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 194 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 6.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 4.9 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 2
- CO2 emissions
- 132 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AHF, ASV
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1896 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Direct injection
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- OHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 79.5 mm
- Piston stroke
- 95.5 mm
- Compression ratio
- 19.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 6 l
- Power
- 110 KM @ 4150 obr./min
- Torque
- 235 Nm @ 1900 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1100 l
- Curb weight
- 1105 kg
- Gross weight
- 1690 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1400 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 620 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.9 TDI (90 KM)
Diesel fuel · 1996–1999
- Engine power
- 90 KM
- Torque
- 202 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,896 cm³
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 12.6 s
- Maximum speed
- 180 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.9 TDI (90 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1999
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 180 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 12.6 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 6.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 4.3 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 5.2 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions
- 137 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AGR, ALH
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1896 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Direct injection
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- OHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 79.5 mm
- Piston stroke
- 95.5 mm
- Compression ratio
- 19.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.4 l
- Coolant capacity
- 6 l
- Power
- 90 KM @ 4000 obr./min
- Torque
- 202 Nm @ 1900 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1100 l
- Curb weight
- 1095 kg
- Gross weight
- 1680 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1300 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 620 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Width with unfolded mirrors
- 1847 mm
- Height
- 1423 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1492 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.6i (101 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1996–1998
- Engine power
- 101 KM
- Torque
- 145 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,595 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 12.8 s
- Maximum speed
- 183 km/h
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Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.6i (101 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1998
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 183 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 12.8 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 11.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 6.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 8.6 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions
- 206 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AEH, AKL, APF
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1595 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 77.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.3
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 5 l
- Power
- 101 KM @ 5600 obr./min
- Torque
- 145 Nm @ 3800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1110 l
- Curb weight
- 1050 kg
- Gross weight
- 1635 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1400 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1200 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 600 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.9 TDI (90 KM) Automatic
Diesel fuel · 1996–1999
- Engine power
- 90 KM
- Torque
- 202 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,896 cm³
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 14 s
- Maximum speed
- 178 km/h
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Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.9 TDI (90 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1999
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 178 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 14 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 8.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 4.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 6.2 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions
- 165 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AGR, ALH
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1896 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Direct injection
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- OHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 79.5 mm
- Piston stroke
- 95.5 mm
- Compression ratio
- 19.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.4 l
- Coolant capacity
- 6 l
- Power
- 90 KM @ 4000 obr./min
- Torque
- 202 Nm @ 1900 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1100 l
- Curb weight
- 1120 kg
- Gross weight
- 1705 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1300 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 630 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Width with unfolded mirrors
- 1847 mm
- Height
- 1423 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1492 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.9 TDI (110 KM) Automatic
Diesel fuel · 1997–1999
- Engine power
- 110 KM
- Torque
- 235 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,896 cm³
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 11.7 s
- Maximum speed
- 191 km/h
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Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.9 TDI (110 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1997
- End of production
- 1999
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 191 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 11.7 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 8.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 4.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 6.2 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 2
- CO2 emissions
- 167 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AHF, ASV
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1896 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Direct injection
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- OHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 79.5 mm
- Piston stroke
- 95.5 mm
- Compression ratio
- 19.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 6 l
- Power
- 110 KM @ 4150 obr./min
- Torque
- 235 Nm @ 1900 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1100 l
- Curb weight
- 1130 kg
- Gross weight
- 1715 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 640 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.8 T (150 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1996–1998
- Engine power
- 150 KM
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,781 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.1 s
- Maximum speed
- 214 km/h
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Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.8 T (150 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1998
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 214 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.1 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 12.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 6.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 8.9 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3 D
- CO2 emissions
- 214 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AGU, AQA, ARX, ARZ, AUM
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1781 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 86.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 5 l
- Power
- 150 KM @ 5700 obr./min
- Torque
- 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1100 l
- Curb weight
- 1100 kg
- Gross weight
- 1685 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 620 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.8 20V (125 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1996–2000
- Engine power
- 125 KM
- Torque
- 170 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,781 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 11.2 s
- Maximum speed
- 197 km/h
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Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.8 20V (125 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 2000
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 197 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 11.2 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.2 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 6.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.1 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3 D
- CO2 emissions
- 218 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AGN, APG
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1781 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 86.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.3
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 5 l
- Power
- 125 KM @ 6000 obr./min
- Torque
- 170 Nm @ 4200 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1100 l
- Curb weight
- 1090 kg
- Gross weight
- 1675 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1300 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 620 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
1.8 T (180 KM) Tiptronic
Gasoline · 1998–2000
- Engine power
- 180 KM
- Torque
- 235 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,781 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.3 s
- Maximum speed
- 223 km/h
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Audi A3 A3 (8L)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Version
- A3 (8L)
- Engine
- 1.8 T (180 KM) Tiptronic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3-5
- Start of production
- 1998
- End of production
- 2000
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 223 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.3 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 6.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
- CO2 emissions
- 216 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- ARY, AUQ
- Engine position
- Front, Transverse
- Engine displacement
- 1781 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 86.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 5 l
- Power
- 180 KM @ 5500 obr./min
- Torque
- 235 Nm @ 1950-5000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.31
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 350 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 1100 l
- Curb weight
- 1150 kg
- Gross weight
- 1785 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1500 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 650 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4152 mm
- Width
- 1735 mm
- Height
- 1427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2513 mm
- Front track
- 1513 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Front overhang
- 867 mm
- Rear overhang
- 773 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Type of automatic gearbox
- tiptronic
- Front suspension
- Independent McPherson type, Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 195/65 R15
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- yes