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Specs of Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro /1998, 1999, 2000/

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Key specs

Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro /Hatchback 1998 - 2000/

What is the body type of Audi A3 (8L)?
Hatchback, 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro?
9.3 l/100 km
25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Audi A3 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro?
223 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 1998 A3 (8L) 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro?
226 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.5 sec
0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
What is the power output of Audi A3 Hatchback 1998 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro?
180 Hp, 235 Nm
173 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Audi A3 Hatchback 1998 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro?
1.8 l
1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Audi 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Audi A3 (8L) Hatchback 1998 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
What is the length of 1998 Audi A3 Hatchback?
4152 mm
163.46 in.
What is the width of 1998 Audi A3 Hatchback?
1735 mm
68.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro?
1230 kg
2712 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro?
1865 kg
4112 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 Audi A3 Hatchback?
270 - 1020 l
9.5 - 36 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro?
6, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3-5
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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
7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.3 l/100 km 25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l
CO2 emissions
223 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.1 sec
Maximum speed
226 km/h 140 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
6.8 kg/Hp, 146.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.2 kg/Nm, 191.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
180 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
101.1 Hp/l
Torque
235 Nm @ 1950-5000 rpm. 173 lb.-ft. @ 1950-5000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
ARY, AUQ
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
1230 kg 2712 lbs.
Max. weight
1865 kg 4112 lbs.
Max load
635 kg 1400 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
270 l 9.5 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1020 l 36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)
1600 kg 3527 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
690 kg 1521 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
2518 mm 99.13 in.
Front track
1513 mm 59.57 in.
Rear (Back) track
1489 mm 58.62 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 permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type, Wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
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