Audi A3   (8L)
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Key specs

Audi A3 Hatchback 1998, 1999

What is the body type?Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?8.7 l/100 km
How ECO is the car?209 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is the car?215 km/h
0-100 km/h: 8.2 sec
How much power?150 Hp, 210 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?1290 kg
What is the gross weigh?1850 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?270 - 1020 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1998-1999 Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) quattro Specs 1998, 1999

General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8L)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 T (150 Hp) quattro
Start of production 1998
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Doors3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11.9 l/100 km 19.77 US mpg
23.74 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg
40.94 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
CO2 emissions 209 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.2 sec
Maximum speed215 km/h
Emission standardEuro 3
Weight-to-power ratio8.6 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 150 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 84.2 Hp/l
Torque 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Model EngineAGU, AQA, ARX, ARZ, AUM
Engine displacement1781 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore81 mm
Piston Stroke86.4 mm
Compression ratio9.5
Number of valves per cylinder5
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
TurbineTurbocharger / Intercooler
Engine oil capacity4.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1290 kg
Max. weight 1850 kg
Max load 560 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 270 - 1020 l
Fuel tank capacity 62 l
Dimensions
Length 4152 mm
Width 1735 mm
Height 1427 mm
Wheelbase 2518 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.9 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
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 6.5J x 15