Audi Top Speed

A3 (8l)

189.00 km/h

or 117.44 mp/h

General information
BrandAudi
Model A3
Generation A3 (8L)
Modification (Engine) 1.6i (101 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg29.43 UK mpg10.42 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.3 l/100 km 44.38 US mpg53.3 UK mpg18.87 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg41.54 UK mpg14.71 km/l
CO2 emissions163 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 10.4 sec
Maximum speed 189 km/h 117.44 mph
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.4 kg/Nm, 135.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 63.3 Hp/l
Torque 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 109.16 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AEH, AKL, APF
Engine displacement 1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression ratio 10.3
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5-4.6 l 4.76 - 4.86 US qt | 3.96 - 4.05 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1090 kg 2403.04 lbs.
Max. weight 1650 kg 3637.63 lbs.
Max load 560 kg 1234.59 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 350 l 12.36 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
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.
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 (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Suspension with traction connecting levers
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size6J x 15