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Specs of Audi A3 (8L) 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic /1996, 1997, 1998/

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Key specs

Audi A3 (8L) 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic /Hatchback 1996 - 1998/

What is the body type of Audi A3 (8L)?
Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Audi A3 (8L) 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic?
8.6 l/100 km
27.4 US mpg
32.8 UK mpg
11.6 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Audi A3 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic?
206 g/km CO2
How fast is 1996 A3 (8L) 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic?
183 km/h | 114 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.8 sec
0-60 mph: 12.2 sec
What is the power output of Audi A3 Hatchback 1996 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic?
101 Hp, 145 Nm
107 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Audi A3 Hatchback 1996 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic?
1.6 l
1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Audi 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Audi A3 (8L) Hatchback 1996 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1996 Audi A3 Hatchback?
4152 mm
163.46 in.
What is the width of 1996 Audi A3 Hatchback?
1735 mm
68.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Audi A3 (8L) 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic?
1050 kg
2315 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Audi A3 (8L) 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic?
1635 kg
3605 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Audi A3 Hatchback?
350 - 1110 l
12.4 - 39.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Audi A3 (8L) 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
11.9 l/100 km 19.8 US mpg
23.7 UK mpg
8.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.6 l/100 km 35.6 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.6 l/100 km 27.4 US mpg
32.8 UK mpg
11.6 km/l
CO2 emissions
206 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
12.2 sec
Maximum speed
183 km/h 114 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
10.4 kg/Hp, 96.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.2 kg/Nm, 138.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
63.3 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 107 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AEH, AKL, APF
Engine displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression ratio
10.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1050 kg 2315 lbs.
Max. weight
1635 kg 3605 lbs.
Max load
585 kg 1290 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
350 l 12.4 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 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)
1400 kg 3086 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1200 kg 2646 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
600 kg 1323 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 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
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type, Wishbone
Rear suspension
Suspension with rod connecting the arms
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Wheel rim size
6J x 15