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Specs of Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic /1996, 1997, 1998/

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Key specs

Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 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) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic?
8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Audi A3 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic?
214 g/km CO2
Euro 3 D
How fast is 1996 A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic?
214 km/h | 133 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.1 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
What is the power output of Audi A3 Hatchback 1996 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic?
150 Hp, 210 Nm
155 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Audi A3 Hatchback 1996 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic?
1.8 l
1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Audi 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Audi A3 (8L) Hatchback 1996 1.8 T (150 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) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic?
1100 kg
2425 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic?
1685 kg
3715 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Audi A3 Hatchback?
350 - 1100 l
12.4 - 38.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.8 T (150 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
12.9 l/100 km 18.2 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.8 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
8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
CO2 emissions
214 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.6 sec
Maximum speed
214 km/h 133 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3 D
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 136.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.2 kg/Nm, 190.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
150 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
84.2 Hp/l
Torque
210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm. 155 lb.-ft. @ 1750-4600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AGU, AQA, ARX, ARZ, AUM
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
9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
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
1100 kg 2425 lbs.
Max. weight
1685 kg 3715 lbs.
Max load
585 kg 1290 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
350 l 12.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1100 l 38.8 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%)
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
620 kg 1367 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