1996 A3 1.8 Specs1996 (8L) Audi A3 1.8 Specifications & Performance
1996 - 1999 (8L)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.8 L Inline 4
- 
- 126 mph
- 
- 10.1 seconds
- 
- 123 BHP
- 
- 37.2 mpg
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- 3 Doors
- 
- 5 Seats
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- 350-1,100 L
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- 1,140 kg
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 126 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 10.1 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.8 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 108 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 123 BHP
- Torque
- 128 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 37.2 mpg
- Total Range
- 450 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.8 Litre
- 1,781 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 123 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
- 125 ps @ 6,000 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 128 lb·ft @ 4,100 RPM
- 173 N·m @ 4,100 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 5 (20v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 55 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 81 x 86.4 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.94:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 69 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 31 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 445 cc
- BMEP
- 12.2 Bar
- 177 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 195/65R15 V
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Compact Hatchback
- Doors
- 3
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 350-1,100 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,140 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,650 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 510 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 1,200 kg
- Length
- 4,152 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,423 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,513 mm
- Front Track
- 1,513 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,495 mm
Euro NCAP Results
- Adult Occupant
- ★★★★☆
- Pedestrian
- ★★☆☆
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
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