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AudiAudi A3 (8L) 1.8 20V (125 Hp)1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) /Hatchback 1996 - 2000/
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) 1.8 20V (125 Hp)?
8.3 l/100 km
28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Audi A3 1.8 20V (125 Hp)?
199 g/km CO2
Euro 3 D
How fast is 1996 A3 (8L) 1.8 20V (125 Hp)?
202 km/h | 126 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.6 sec
0-60 mph: 9.1 sec
What is the power output of Audi A3 Hatchback 1996 1.8 20V (125 Hp)?
125 Hp, 170 Nm
125 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Audi A3 Hatchback 1996 1.8 20V (125 Hp)?
1.8 l
1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Audi 1.8 20V (125 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Audi A3 (8L) Hatchback 1996 1.8 20V (125 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. ICE. 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) 1.8 20V (125 Hp)?
1065 kg
2348 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 20V (125 Hp)?
1650 kg
3638 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) 1.8 20V (125 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Audi
Model
A3
Generation
A3 (8L)
Modification (Engine)
1.8 20V (125 Hp)
Start of production
1996
End of production
2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg
24.1 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.3 l/100 km 37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
CO2 emissions
199 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.1 sec
Maximum speed
202 km/h 126 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3 D
Weight-to-power ratio
8.5 kg/Hp, 117.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.3 kg/Nm, 159.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
125 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
70.2 Hp/l
Torque
170 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 125 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AGN, APG
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
10.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1065 kg 2348 lbs.
Max. weight
1650 kg 3638 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
5 gears, manual 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