Audi A3   (8L)
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Key specs

Audi A3 Hatchback 1996, 1998

What is the body type?Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?6.8 l/100 km
How fast is the car?184 km/h
0-100 km/h: 12.7 sec
How much power?101 Hp, 145 Nm
What is the engine size?1.6 l
1595 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4152 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1735 mm
What is the curb weigh?1125 kg
What is the gross weigh?1635 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?350 - 1110 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1996-1998 Audi A3 (8L) 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic Specs 1996, 1997, 1998

General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8L)
Modification (Engine) 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1996
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Doors3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.43 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.3 l/100 km 44.38 US mpg
53.3 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.7 sec
Maximum speed184 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio11.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 63.3 Hp/l
Torque 145 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Model EngineAEH, AKL, APF
Engine displacement1595 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore81 mm
Piston Stroke77.4 mm
Compression ratio10.3
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity4.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1125 kg
Max. weight 1635 kg
Max load 510 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 350 - 1110 l
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Dimensions
Length 4152 mm
Width 1735 mm
Height 1427 mm
Wheelbase 2513 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.9 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Suspension with traction connecting levers
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size 6J x 15