Specifications: Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000) 1.8 T (180 Hp) Tiptronic 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000) 1.8 T (180 Hp) Tiptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8L, facelift 2000)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 T (180 Hp) Tiptronic
Start of production 2000 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13 l/100 km
18.09 US mpg
21.73 UK mpg
7.69 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.7 l/100 km
35.11 US mpg
42.16 UK mpg
14.93 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9 l/100 km
26.13 US mpg
31.39 UK mpg
11.11 km/l
CO2 emissions 216 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.9 sec
Maximum speed 222 km/h
137.94 mph
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 6.8 kg/Hp, 146.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 191.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 180 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 101.1 Hp/l
Torque 235 Nm @ 1950-5000 rpm.
173.33 lb.-ft. @ 1950-5000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code ARY, AUQ
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
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 1225 kg
2700.66 lbs.
Max. weight 1785 kg
3935.25 lbs.
Max load 560 kg
1234.59 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 350 l
12.36 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1110 l
39.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
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.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.33
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 5 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic
Front suspension 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 6.5J x 15

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