1996 Audi A3 1.8 specifications

1996 Audi A3 1.8 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2512 mm 98.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1513 mm 59.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1495 mm 58.9 inches
Length 4152 mm 163.5 inches
Width 1753 mm 69 inches
Height 1422 mm 56 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1140 kg 2513 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1781 cc
(108.683 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 86.4 mm
3.19 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
5 valves per cylinder
20 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
125 PS (123 bhp) (92 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
172 Nm (127 ft·lb) (17.5 kgm)
at 4100 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
51.5 kW/litre
70 ps/litre
69.1 bhp/litre
1.13 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
96.57 Nm/litre
1.17 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1213.6 kPa (176 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 445.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 31.3 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 196 km/h (122 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
109.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
80.46 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
107.89 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.43 kg/kW
20.76 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.W.
Rear suspension TB.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID19943
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 Audi A3 1.8 added 1997-04-28.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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5 door off-road vehicle F4 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1320 kg
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5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1762 cm3/107.5cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1180 kg
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