AUDI
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
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The Audi A3 (8L) is the 1st generation of the A3, built from 1996 to 2000. It is offered as a Sedan with 11 engines (diesel, petrol), from 90 HP to 180 HP. The 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 s, reaches a top speed of 194 km/h and is 4152 mm long.
The Audi A3 (8L) has 90 HP to 180 HP, depending on the engine: 1.9 Tdi (90 HP), 1.9 Ea113 (90 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (101 HP), 1.6 Zetec (101 HP), 1.9 Tdi (110 HP), 1.8 20v (125 HP), 1.8 Turbo (150 HP), 1.8 Ea113 (150 HP), 1.8 T (150 HP), 1.8 T (180 HP), 1.8 Turbo (180 HP).
The Audi A3 is available with 11 engines: 1.9 Tdi (90 HP, diesel), 1.9 Ea113 (90 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea827 (101 HP, petrol), 1.6 Zetec (101 HP, petrol), 1.9 Tdi (110 HP, diesel), 1.8 20v (125 HP, petrol), 1.8 Turbo (150 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea113 (150 HP, petrol), 1.8 T (150 HP, petrol), 1.8 T (180 HP, petrol), 1.8 Turbo (180 HP, petrol).
The Audi A3 is 4152 mm long, 1735 mm wide, 1427 mm tall, with a 2513 mm wheelbase.
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 s and has a top speed of 194 km/h.
| Generation | Audi A3 8L |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997–1999 |
| Platform | VW A Platform / PQ34 |
| Variant | 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) |
| Body type | hatchback |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Emission standard | Euro 2 |
| Power | 110 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4150 rpm |
| Torque | 235 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 1900 rpm |
| Top speed | 194 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 s |
| 0–62 mph | 10.5 s |
| Engine code | AFN |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1896 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 79.5 mm |
| Stroke | 95.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 19.5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Direct Injection |
| Aspiration | Turbocharger Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | ohc |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 L |
| Coolant | 6.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Transverse |
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | mq250 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | audi |
| Length | 4152 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2513 mm |
| Front track | 1513 mm |
| Rear track | 1495 mm |
| Boot space | 350 – 1100 L |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m |
| Kerb weight | 1105 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1690 kg |
| Max load | 585 kg |
| Fuel combined | 4.9 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 4.0 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 132 g/km |
| Fuel tank | 55.0 L |
| Front suspension | Independent Type Mcpherson Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Suspension With Traction Connecting Levers |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims | 6J x 15 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
| Weight-to-power | 10 kg/Hp, 99.5 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 4.7 kg/Nm, 212.7 Nm/tonne |
| Max roof load | 100 kg |
| Start Of Production | 1997 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1999 |
| Front Overhang | 867 |
| Rear Overhang | 773 |
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.