Specifications: Audi A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro DSG 2003, 2004, 2005

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Audi A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro DSG – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8P)
Modification (Engine) 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro DSG
Start of production 2003 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13.8 l/100 km
17.04 US mpg
20.47 UK mpg
7.25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.5 l/100 km
31.36 US mpg
37.66 UK mpg
13.33 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.82 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
CO2 emissions 235 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.1 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited
155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 6.1 kg/Hp, 163.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.8 kg/Nm, 209.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 250 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre 78.4 Hp/l
Torque 320 Nm @ 2500-3000 rpm.
236.02 lb.-ft. @ 2500-3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code BDB, BMJ
Engine displacement 3189 cm3
194.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration VR-engine
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 95.9 mm
3.78 in.
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
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Coolant 12.3 l
13 US qt | 10.82 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1525 kg
3362.05 lbs.
Max. weight 2085 kg
4596.64 lbs.
Max load 560 kg
1234.59 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 281 l
9.92 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1031 l
36.41 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 60 l
15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1800 kg
3968.32 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg
1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4203 mm
165.47 in.
Width 1765 mm
69.49 in.
Height 1421 mm
55.94 in.
Wheelbase 2578 mm
101.5 in.
Front track 1536 mm
60.47 in.
Rear (Back) track 1517 mm
59.72 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.32
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.7 m
35.1 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 6 gears, automatic transmission DSG
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size 7.5J x 17

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