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

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Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8L)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 T (150 Hp)
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 10.8 l/100 km
21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg
9.26 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.1 l/100 km
38.56 US mpg
46.31 UK mpg
16.39 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.8 l/100 km
30.16 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg
12.82 km/l
CO2 emissions 187 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.7 sec
Maximum speed 217 km/h
134.84 mph
Emission standard Euro 3 D
Weight-to-power ratio 7.1 kg/Hp, 140.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.1 kg/Nm, 196.3 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 1070 kg
2358.95 lbs.
Max. weight 1655 kg
3648.65 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%) 1300 kg
2866.01 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 610 kg
1344.82 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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