Audi A3   (8L)
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Key specs

Audi A3 Hatchback 1996, 1999

What is the body type?Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?5.2 l/100 km
How fast is the car?181 km/h
0-100 km/h: 12.4 sec
How much power?90 Hp, 202 Nm
What is the engine size?1.9 l
1896 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?1170 kg
What is the gross weigh?1680 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?350 - 1100 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1996-1999 Audi A3 (8L) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) Specs 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8L)
Modification (Engine) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)
Start of production 1996
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Doors3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 6.5 l/100 km 36.19 US mpg
43.46 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 4.1 l/100 km 57.37 US mpg
68.9 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 5.2 l/100 km 45.23 US mpg
54.32 UK mpg
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.4 sec
Maximum speed181 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio13 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 3750 rpm.
Power per litre 47.5 Hp/l
Torque 202 Nm @ 1900 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Model EngineAGR, ALH
Engine displacement1896 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore79.5 mm
Piston Stroke95.5 mm
Compression ratio19.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
TurbineTurbocharger / Intercooler
Engine oil capacity4.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1170 kg
Max. weight 1680 kg
Max load 510 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 350 - 1100 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