2016 Audi A3 1.8T specifications

2016 Audi A3 1.8T data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2637 mm 103.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1554 mm 61.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1527 mm 60.1 inches
Length 4455 mm 175.4 inches
Width 1961 mm 77.2 inches
Height 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1440 kg 3175 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area 2.12
CdA 0.64
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1798 cc
(109.721 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 84.1 mm
3.25 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 4500-6200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
271 Nm (200 ft·lb) (27.6 kgm)
at 1600-4400 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
70.5 kW/litre
95.9 ps/litre
94.5 bhp/litre
1.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
150.72 Nm/litre
1.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.6:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1894 kPa (274.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 449.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
119.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
88.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
118.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.36 kg/kW
18.97 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 23/33/27 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km10.2/7.1/8.7 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre9.8/14.0/11.5 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG27.6/39.6/32.4 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG23.0/33.0/27.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7½J x 17
Wheel size rear 7½J x 17
Tyres front 225/45 R 17
Tyres rear 225/45 R 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 312 mm
Rear brake diameter 272 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 3.05
general
Carfolio.com ID490611
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2016 Audi A3 1.8T added 2016-06-18.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 96.0 CO2 1490 kg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 108.0 CO2 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 107.0 CO2 1395 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1450 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1450 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1550 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1550 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 189 PS 186 bhp 139 kW 1560 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 189 PS 186 bhp 139 kW 1645 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 999 cm3/61.0cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 112.0 CO2 1275 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 999 cm3/61.0cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 117.0 CO2 1290 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 119.0 CO2 1335 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 113.0 CO2 1355 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 189 PS 186 bhp 139 kW 1450 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1395 cm3/85.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 106.0 CO2 1280 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 127.0 CO2 1430 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 114.0 CO2 1365 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 999 cm3/61.0cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 114.0 CO2 1265 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 999 cm3/61.0cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 102.0 CO2 1280 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 121.0 CO2 1325 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 115.0 CO2 1345 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1395 cm3/85.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 111.0 CO2 1345 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 126.0 CO2 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 189 PS 186 bhp 139 kW 1450 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 999 cm3/61.0cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 103.0 CO2 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 999 cm3/61.0cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 103.0 CO2 1280 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1395 cm3/85.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 106.0 CO2 1310 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF CVT 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 182 PS 180 bhp 134 kW 130.0 CO2 1309 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1477 cm3/90.1cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW 1512 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1477 cm3/90.1cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW 1522 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1332 cm3/81.3cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 131.0 CO2 1365 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7A 1332 cm3/81.3cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 119.0 CO2 1385 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 133 kW 1341 kg
Volkswagen Beetle -
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 176 PS 174 bhp 130 kW 1370 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1369 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1337 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1366 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 176 PS 174 bhp 130 kW 1401 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1403 kg
Volkswagen Beetle Dune -
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1403 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1428 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1441 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1382 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1382 kg