Audi A3 1996–2000

1 generation (8L)
No photos yet1.6 MT (101 hp)
General information
Number of doors3
Car classC
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1595 cm3 Gasoline
Power101 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
Hatchback 5 doorsHatchback 5-doors
Trim
1.6 AT (101 hp)1.6 MT (101 hp)1.8 AT (125 PS)1.8 AT (150 PS)1.8 AT (180 hp)1.8 MT (125 PS)1.8T AT (150 hp)1.8T MT (150 hp)1.8T MT (180 hp)1.8T MT Quattro (150 PS)1.8T MT Quattro (180 hp)1.9 AT (110 PS)1.9 AT (90 PS)1.9 TDI AT (110 hp)1.9 TDI AT (90 hp)1.9 TDI MT (110 PS)1.9 TDI MT (90 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Engine power101 hp
Engine power102 PS
Compression ratio10.3
Maximum torque148 N*m
Capacity1595 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque3800 RPM
Number of cylinders4
Max power at RPM5600 RPM
Max power (kW)75 kW
Stroke cycle77.3 mm
Cylinder bore81.0 mm
Engine codeALZ
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHC
Bodywork
Curb weight1090 kg
Max trunk capacity1100 l
Clearance140 mm
Height1427 mm
Ground clearance143 mm
Rear track1495 mm
Back track width1495 mm
Front track1513 mm
Front track width1513 mm
Full weight1650 kg
Width1735 mm
Wheel size195/65 R15, 185/65 R15, 225/45 R17, 205/55 R16
Wheelbase2513 mm
Trailer load (with brakes)3050 kg
Min trunk capacity350 l
Length4152 mm
Number of seater5
Payload560 kg
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA57.1 5x100 mm
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle10.9 m
Number of gear5
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)11.0 s
Max speed188 km/h
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km5.3 l
Fuel tank capacity55 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.8 l
Fuel95
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.6 l
Emission standardsEURO III
Cruising rangefrom 520 to 930 km
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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