Specifications: Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) 2008, 2009

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Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8P, facelift 2008)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp)
Start of production 2008 year
End of production 2009 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 8.7 l/100 km
27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
11.49 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.3 l/100 km
44.38 US mpg
53.3 UK mpg
18.87 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.6 l/100 km
35.64 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.15 km/l
CO2 emissions 152 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.2 sec
Maximum speed 222 km/h
137.94 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 8 kg/Hp, 125 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.1 kg/Nm, 195.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 160 Hp @ 5000-6200 rpm.
Power per litre 89 Hp/l
Torque 250 Nm @ 1500-4200 rpm.
184.39 lb.-ft. @ 1500-4200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code BZB, CDAA
Engine displacement 1798 cm3
109.72 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 82.5 mm
3.25 in.
Piston Stroke 84.1 mm
3.31 in.
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.6 l
4.86 US qt | 4.05 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1280 kg
2821.92 lbs.
Max. weight 1840 kg
4056.51 lbs.
Max load 560 kg
1234.59 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 350 l
12.36 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1080 l
38.14 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4238 mm
166.85 in.
Width 1765 mm
69.49 in.
Height 1421 mm
55.94 in.
Wheelbase 2578 mm
101.5 in.
Front track 1534 mm
60.39 in.
Rear (Back) track 1507 mm
59.33 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.7 m
35.1 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Coil spring
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 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size 7.5J x 17; 6.5J x 16

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