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?7.8 l/100 km
How fast is the car?202 km/h
0-100 km/h: 9.7 sec
How much power?125 Hp, 173 Nm
What is the engine size?1.8 l
1781 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?1140 kg
What is the gross weigh?1650 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?350 - 1110 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1996-1998 Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Specs 1996, 1997, 1998

General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8L)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 20V (125 Hp)
Start of production 1996
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Doors3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 10.6 l/100 km 22.19 US mpg
26.65 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg
45.56 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.7 sec
Maximum speed202 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio9.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 125 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 70.2 Hp/l
Torque 173 Nm @ 4100 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Model EngineAGN, APG
Engine displacement1781 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore81 mm
Piston Stroke86.4 mm
Compression ratio10.3
Number of valves per cylinder5
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity4.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1140 kg
Max. weight 1650 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 (manual transmission) 5
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