Technical Specifications Audi A3 1996 - 1998 Hatchback




1997 A3 8L

1.8 T (180 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
180 hp @ 5500 rpm.  | 134 kW
Torque
235 Nm @ 1950-5000 Rpm  | 173 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
8.3 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
223 km/h  | 139 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1781 cc  | 1.78 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
13 l/100 km  | 18.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.7 l/100 km  | 35.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9 l/100 km  | 26.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
CO2 emissions
216 g/km  | 348 g/mile
Emission standard
Euro 3
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1110 L  | 39.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1740 kg  | 3837 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1180 kg  | 2602 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.8 T (180 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
180 hp @ 5500 rpm.  | 134 kW
Torque
235 Nm @ 1950-5000 Rpm  | 173 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.6 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
228 km/h  | 142 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1781 cc  | 1.78 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
10.6 l/100 km  | 22.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.2 l/100 km  | 37.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.8 l/100 km  | 30.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
CO2 emissions
187 g/km  | 301 g/mile
Emission standard
Euro 3
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1110 L  | 39.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1690 kg  | 3726 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1180 kg  | 2602 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8J x 17; 8.5J x 17
Tire size
225/45 R17; 255/40 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.8 T (150 Hp) quattro

Performance
Engine power
150 hp @ 5700 rpm.  | 112 kW
Torque
210 Nm @ 1750-4600 Rpm  | 155 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
8.2 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
215 km/h  | 134 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1781 cc  | 1.78 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
11.9 l/100 km  | 19.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.9 l/100 km  | 34.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.7 l/100 km  | 27 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
62 L  | 16.4 gallons
CO2 emissions
209 g/km  | 336 g/mile
Emission standard
Euro 3
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
270 L  | 9.5 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1020 L  | 36 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2518 mm  | 99.1 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1489 mm  | 58.6 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1850 kg  | 4079 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1290 kg  | 2844 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8J x 18; 9J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 20
Tire size
245/45 R18; 275/45 R18; 245/40 R19; 275/35 R19; 245/35 R20; 275/30 R20
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro

Performance
Engine power
180 hp @ 5500 rpm.  | 134 kW
Torque
235 Nm @ 1950-5000 Rpm  | 173 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
226 km/h  | 140 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1781 cc  | 1.78 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
6 (Manual)
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.9 l/100 km  | 18.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.4 l/100 km  | 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.3 l/100 km  | 25.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
62 L  | 16.4 gallons
CO2 emissions
223 g/km  | 359 g/mile
Emission standard
Euro 3
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
270 L  | 9.5 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1020 L  | 36 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2518 mm  | 99.1 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1489 mm  | 58.6 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1865 kg  | 4112 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1305 kg  | 2878 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.9 TDI (110 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
110 hp @ 4150 rpm.  | 82 kW
Torque
235 Nm @ 1900 rpm.  | 173 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.7 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
191 km/h  | 119 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1896 cc  | 1.9 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression
19.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
8.8 l/100 km  | 26.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
4.8 l/100 km  | 49 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
5.7 l/100 km  | 41.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Direct injection
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
CO2 emissions
167 g/km  | 269 g/mile
Emission standard
Euro 3
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1100 L  | 38.8 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1715 kg  | 3782 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1205 kg  | 2657 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
205/55 R16
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.9 TDI (110 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
110 hp @ 4150 rpm.  | 82 kW
Torque
235 Nm @ 1900 rpm.  | 173 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
194 km/h  | 121 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1896 cc  | 1.9 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression
19.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
6.5 l/100 km  | 36.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
4 l/100 km  | 58.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
4.8 l/100 km  | 49 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Direct injection
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
CO2 emissions
132 g/km  | 212 g/mile
Emission standard
Euro 3
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1100 L  | 38.8 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1690 kg  | 3726 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1180 kg  | 2602 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
5.5J x 13 ET49
Tire size
175/70 R13 82T
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
101 hp @ 5600 rpm.  | 75 kW
Torque
145 Nm @ 3800 rpm.  | 107 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.7 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
184 km/h  | 114 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1595 cc  | 1.6 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
77.4 mm
Compression
10.3 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
9.6 l/100 km  | 24.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
5.3 l/100 km  | 44.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
6.8 l/100 km  | 34.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1110 L  | 39.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1635 kg  | 3605 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1125 kg  | 2481 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.5J x 16
Tire size
205/55 R16
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.9 TDI (90 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
90 hp @ 3750 rpm.  | 67 kW
Torque
202 Nm @ 1900 rpm.  | 149 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
13.7 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
177 km/h  | 110 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1896 cc  | 1.9 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression
19.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
8.8 l/100 km  | 26.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
4.7 l/100 km  | 50 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1100 L  | 38.8 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1705 kg  | 3760 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1195 kg  | 2635 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.5J x 16
Tire size
205/55 R16
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
150 hp @ 5700 rpm.  | 112 kW
Torque
210 Nm @ 1750-4600 Rpm  | 155 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
214 km/h  | 133 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1781 cc  | 1.78 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
13 l/100 km  | 18.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.7 l/100 km  | 35.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9 l/100 km  | 26.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1110 L  | 39.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1685 kg  | 3715 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1175 kg  | 2591 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 93 kW
Torque
173 Nm @ 4100 rpm.  | 128 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.3 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
197 km/h  | 122 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1781 cc  | 1.78 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression
10.3 mm
Valves per cylinder
5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
11.9 l/100 km  | 19.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.8 l/100 km  | 34.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.7 l/100 km  | 27 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1110 L  | 39.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1675 kg  | 3693 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1165 kg  | 2569 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5J x 19; 7.5J x 20; 8.5J x 20; 9.5J x 21; 9.5J x 22
Tire size
235/65 R19; 255/60 R19; 235/60 R20; 255/55 R20; 275/45 R21; 285/40 R22
Other Specs
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.6i (101 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
101 hp @ 5600 rpm.  | 75 kW
Torque
148 Nm @ 3800 rpm.  | 109 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10.9 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
189 km/h  | 117 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1595 cc  | 1.6 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
77.4 mm
Compression
10.3 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
9.6 l/100 km  | 24.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
5.3 l/100 km  | 44.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
6.8 l/100 km  | 34.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
CO2 emissions
163 g/km  | 262 g/mile
Emission standard
Euro 3
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1110 L  | 39.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1650 kg  | 3638 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1090 kg  | 2403 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
9.5 J x 19; 10 J x 19
Tire size
265/35 ZR19; 295/30 ZR19
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.8 20V (125 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 93 kW
Torque
173 Nm @ 4100 rpm.  | 128 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.7 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
202 km/h  | 126 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1781 cc  | 1.78 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression
10.3 mm
Valves per cylinder
5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
10.6 l/100 km  | 22.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.2 l/100 km  | 37.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.8 l/100 km  | 30.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1110 L  | 39.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1650 kg  | 3638 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1140 kg  | 2514 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8J x 18; 9J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 20
Tire size
245/45 R18; 275/45 R18; 245/40 R19; 275/35 R19; 245/35 R20; 275/30 R20
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.8 T (150 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
150 hp @ 5700 rpm.  | 112 kW
Torque
210 Nm @ 1750-4600 Rpm  | 155 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
8.2 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
217 km/h  | 135 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1781 cc  | 1.78 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
10.6 l/100 km  | 22.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.1 l/100 km  | 38.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.8 l/100 km  | 30.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1110 L  | 39.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1655 kg  | 3649 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1145 kg  | 2525 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
225/40 R18; 245/35 R18
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1997 A3 8L

1.9 TDI (90 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
90 hp @ 3750 rpm.  | 67 kW
Torque
202 Nm @ 1900 rpm.  | 149 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.4 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
181 km/h  | 112 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1896 cc  | 1.9 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression
19.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
6.5 l/100 km  | 36.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
4.1 l/100 km  | 57.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
5.2 l/100 km  | 45.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
55 L  | 14.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
350 L  | 12.4 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
1100 L  | 38.8 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2513 mm  | 98.9 in.
Front track
1513 mm  | 59.6 in.
Rear track
1495 mm  | 58.9 in.
Length
4152 mm  | 163.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1427 mm  | 56.2 in.
Max weight
1680 kg  | 3704 lbs
Number of doors
3
Curb weight
1170 kg  | 2580 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
5.5J x 14
Tire size
175/65 R14 82T
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.9 m
Body type
Hatchback
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
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