Audi A3 1996–2000

1 generation (8L)
No photos yet1.8 MT (125 PS)
General information
Number of doors3
Car classC
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1781 cm3 Gasoline
Power123 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
Compression ratio10
Engine power123 hp
Engine power125 PS
Maximum torque170 N*m
Capacity1781 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Turnover of maximum torque4200 RPM
Valves per cylinder5
Max power at RPM6000 RPM
Cylinder bore81.0 mm
Stroke cycle86.4 mm
Max power (kW)92 kW
Engine codeAPG
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Bodywork
Max trunk capacity1100 l
Curb weight1160 kg
Clearance140 mm
Height1427 mm
Ground clearance143 mm
Rear track1495 mm
Back track width1495 mm
Front track1513 mm
Front track width1513 mm
Full weight1720 kg
Width1735 mm
Wheel size195/65 R15, 185/65 R15, 225/45 R17, 205/55 R16
Wheelbase2513 mm
Trailer load (with brakes)3100 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
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.6 l
Max speed202 km/h
Fuel tank capacity55 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.8 l
Fuel95
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.7 s
Emission standardsEURO III
Cruising rangefrom 470 to 870 km
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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