Specifications: Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998

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Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8L)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 12.9 l/100 km
18.23 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.75 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.6 l/100 km
35.64 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.15 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.9 l/100 km
26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
11.24 km/l
CO2 emissions 214 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.6 sec
Maximum speed 214 km/h
132.97 mph
Emission standard Euro 3 D
Weight-to-power ratio 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 190.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 150 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 84.2 Hp/l
Torque 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm.
154.89 lb.-ft. @ 1750-4600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AGU, AQA, ARX, ARZ, AUM
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 5
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
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Coolant 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1100 kg
2425.08 lbs.
Max. weight 1685 kg
3714.79 lbs.
Max load 585 kg
1289.7 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 350 l
12.36 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1100 l
38.85 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg
220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1500 kg
3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1500 kg
3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 620 kg
1366.87 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4152 mm
163.46 in.
Width 1735 mm
68.31 in.
Height 1427 mm
56.18 in.
Wheelbase 2513 mm
98.94 in.
Front track 1513 mm
59.57 in.
Rear (Back) track 1495 mm
58.86 in.
Front overhang 867 mm
34.13 in.
Rear overhang 773 mm
30.43 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm
5.12 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.31
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.9 m
35.76 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Wishbone
Rear suspension Suspension with traction connecting levers
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size 6J x 15

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