Compare: Audi A3 2003 Hatchback 250 Hp

General information

Brand

Audi

Model

Generation

A3 (8P)

Modification (Engine)

3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro

Start of production

2003

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.6 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions

254 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

6 kg/Hp, 167.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.7 kg/Nm, 214 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

250 Hp @ 6300 rpm.

Power per litre

78.4 Hp/l

Torque

320 Nm @ 2500-3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

BDB, BMJ

Engine displacement

3189 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

VR-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

95.9 mm

Compression ratio

11.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.3 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1495 kg

Max. weight

2055 kg

Max load

560 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

281 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1031 l

Fuel tank capacity

60 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1800 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4203 mm

Width

1765 mm

Height

1421 mm

Wheelbase

2578 mm

Front track

1536 mm

Rear (Back) track

1517 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m

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 with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with 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

Electric Steering

Tire size

225/45 R17

Wheel rim size

7.5J x 17