Audi2008 A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI 160 Specs

2008 (8P) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI 160 Specifications & Performance

2008 - 2013 (8P)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo

135 mph

8.3 seconds

158 BHP

38.7 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

260-674 L
kg
1,425 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
135 mph
0-62 mph
8.3 seconds
0-60 mph
8.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
111 BHP/Tonne
Power
158 BHP
Torque
184 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
38.7 mpg
Total Range
468 Miles
CO2 Emissions
174 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,798 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
158 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
160 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
184 lb·ft @ 1,500 RPM
250 N·m @ 1,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Bore x Stroke
82.5 x 84.1 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.98:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
88 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
40 BHP
Unitary Capacity
450 cc
BMEP
17.5 Bar
253.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
6 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/55R16 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
260-674 L
Kerb Weight
1,425 kg
Gross Weight
1,925 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
Tow Capacity
1,400 kg
Length
4,238 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,424 mm
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
Front Track
1,534 mm
Rear Track
1,507 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★☆
Child Occupant
★★★☆☆
Pedestrian
★☆☆☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band H
£325
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.1

Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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