Specifications: Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8L)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 20V (125 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.7 l/100 km
20.1 US mpg
24.14 UK mpg
8.55 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.3 l/100 km
37.34 US mpg
44.84 UK mpg
15.87 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.3 l/100 km
28.34 US mpg
34.03 UK mpg
12.05 km/l
CO2 emissions 199 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.1 sec
Maximum speed 202 km/h
125.52 mph
Emission standard Euro 3 D
Weight-to-power ratio 8.5 kg/Hp, 117.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.3 kg/Nm, 159.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 125 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 70.2 Hp/l
Torque 170 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
125.39 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AGN, APG
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 10.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 5
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
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 1065 kg
2347.92 lbs.
Max. weight 1650 kg
3637.63 lbs.
Max load 585 kg
1289.7 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
Max. roof load 100 kg
220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 600 kg
1322.77 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 5 gears, manual 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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