Audi2012 A3 1.8 TFSI 180 Specs

2012 (8V) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 180 Specs & Performance

2012 - 2016 (8V)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo

144 mph

7.1 seconds

178 hp

39.9 mpg

3 Doors

5 Seats

12.9-38.8 ft3
lb
2,921 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
144 mph
0-62 mph
7.1 seconds
0-60 mph
6.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
16.4 lb/hp
Power
178 hp
Torque
184 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
39.9 mpg
City
30.6 mpg
Highway
48 mpg
Total Range
526 Miles
Tailpipe CO2
220 g/Mile

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.8 Liter
109.7 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
178 hp @ 5,100 RPM
180 ps @ 5,100 RPM
Peak Torque
184 lb·ft @ 1,250 RPM
250 N·m @ 1,250 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Bore x Stroke
3.248 x 3.311 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.98:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.62 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
45 hp
Cylinder Volume
27.5 in3
BMEP
253.4 PSI
17.5 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
6 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
7 Speeds
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
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
12.9-38.8 ft3
Turning Radius
35.1 ft
Curb Weight
2,921 lbs
Gross Weight
3,990 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,069 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,455-3,527 lbs
Length
166.8 in
Width
70 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
★★★★★
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3.9

Performance Rating2.6
Environment Rating2.6
Practicality Rating3.4

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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