Audi A3 1996–2000

1 generation (8L)
No photos yet1.8T MT Quattro (180 hp)
General information
Number of doors3
Car classC
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1781 cm3 Gasoline
Power180 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
Max power (kW)132 kW
Capacity1781 cm3
Engine power179 PS
Engine power180 hp
Turnover of maximum torque1950 RPM
Maximum torque235 N*m
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder5
Max power at RPM5500 RPM
Cylinder bore81.0 mm
Stroke cycle86.4 mm
Compression ratio9.5
Engine codeAJL
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Presence of intercoolerPresent
Boost typeTurbocharged
Bodywork
Max trunk capacity1100 l
Curb weight1180 kg
Clearance140 mm
Height1427 mm
Ground clearance143 mm
Rear track1489 mm
Back track width1495 mm
Front track1513 mm
Front track width1513 mm
Width1735 mm
Full weight1740 kg
Wheel size195/65 R15, 185/65 R15, 225/45 R17, 205/55 R16
Wheelbase2513 mm
Trailer load (with brakes)3460 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 speed228 km/h
Fuel tank capacity55 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.2 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.6 s
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.8 l
Fuel95
Emission standardsEURO III
Cruising rangefrom 490 to 930 km
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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