Specifications: Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) quattro 1998, 1999

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Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) quattro – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8L)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 T (150 Hp) quattro
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.6 l/100 km
20.28 US mpg
24.35 UK mpg
8.62 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.8 l/100 km
34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg
14.71 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.6 l/100 km
27.35 US mpg
32.85 UK mpg
11.63 km/l
CO2 emissions 206 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.8 sec
Maximum speed 215 km/h
133.59 mph
Emission standard Euro 3 D
Weight-to-power ratio 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.8 kg/Nm, 172.8 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 1215 kg
2678.62 lbs.
Max. weight 1800 kg
3968.32 lbs.
Max load 585 kg
1289.7 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 270 l
9.53 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1020 l
36.02 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l
16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg
220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1500 kg
3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 680 kg
1499.14 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 2518 mm
99.13 in.
Front track 1513 mm
59.57 in.
Rear (Back) track 1489 mm
58.62 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 permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Wishbone
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
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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