Audi A3 8L
1996–2003
- Power
- 90–179hp
- 66–132 kW
- Fuel use
- from 5l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4–12.9s
- Engine
- 1.6–1.9l
- petrol, diesel
- Gearbox
- Manual, Automatic
- Drive
- Front-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Engines and versions12
1.6 · ManualManual · Front-wheel · 7.6 l/100 km · 11.9 s101hp74 kW
- Max power
- 101 hp
- Max torque
- 145 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.9 s
- Top speed
- 188 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1996–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cm³
- Max power
- 74 kW · 101 hp · at 5600 rpm
- Max torque
- 145 N·m · at 3800 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10.3
- Bore × stroke
- 81 × 77.4 mm
- Engine code
- AEH
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 7.6 l/100 km
- City
- 9.1 l/100 km
- Highway
- 5.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.9 s
- Top speed
- 188 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,090 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,660 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,100 l
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Front track width
- 1,513 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,494 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.6 · AutomaticAutomatic · Front-wheel · 8.4 l/100 km · 12.9 s101hp74 kW
- Max power
- 101 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.9 s
- Top speed
- 183 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1996–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cm³
- Max power
- 74 kW · 101 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.9 s
- Top speed
- 183 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,165 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.8 20VManual · Front-wheel · 8.3 l/100 km · 10.5 s125hp92 kW
- Max power
- 125 hp
- Max torque
- 173 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 203 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1996–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cm³
- Max power
- 92 kW · 125 hp · at 5800 rpm
- Max torque
- 173 N·m · at 4200 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 5
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10.3
- Bore × stroke
- 81 × 86.4 mm
- Engine code
- AGN/APG
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.3 l/100 km
- City
- 11.3 l/100 km
- Highway
- 6.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 203 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,175 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,760 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,020 l
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Front track width
- 1,513 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,494 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.8 TManual · Front-wheel · 8.1 l/100 km · 8.2 s150hp110 kW
- Max power
- 150 hp
- Max torque
- 210 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.2 s
- Top speed
- 216 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1996–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 3-door
- Doors
- 3
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cm³
- Max power
- 110 kW · 150 hp · at 5700 rpm
- Max torque
- 210 N·m · at 1750 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 5
- Forced induction
- Turbo
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Bore × stroke
- 81 × 86.4 mm
- Engine code
- AGU
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.1 l/100 km
- City
- 9.9 l/100 km
- Highway
- 5.9 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.2 s
- Top speed
- 216 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,205 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,760 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,100 l
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 205/55 R16
- Front track width
- 1,513 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,494 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.8 T quattroManual · All-wheel (4x4) · 8.8 l/100 km · 8.5 s1999–2003150hp110 kW
- Max power
- 150 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 216 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1999–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cm³
- Max power
- 110 kW · 150 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel (4x4)
Performance
- Combined
- 8.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 216 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,300 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.8 T 180Manual · Front-wheel · 8.1 l/100 km · 7.4 s1998–2003179hp132 kW
- Max power
- 179 hp
- Max torque
- 235 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
- Top speed
- 228 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1998–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 3-door
- Doors
- 3
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cm³
- Max power
- 132 kW · 179 hp · at 5500 rpm
- Max torque
- 235 N·m · at 1950 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 5
- Forced induction
- Turbo
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Bore × stroke
- 81 × 86.4 mm
- Engine code
- AJQ/AUQ
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 6
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.1 l/100 km
- City
- 11.1 l/100 km
- Highway
- 6.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
- Top speed
- 228 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,195 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,770 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,020 l
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 205/55 R16
- Front track width
- 1,513 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,494 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.8 T 180 quattroManual · All-wheel (4x4) · 9.3 l/100 km · 7.5 s1999–2003179hp132 kW
- Max power
- 179 hp
- Max torque
- 235 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Top speed
- 226 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1999–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cm³
- Max power
- 132 kW · 179 hp · at 5500 rpm
- Max torque
- 235 N·m · at 1950 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 5
- Forced induction
- Turbo
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Bore × stroke
- 81 × 86.4 mm
- Engine code
- ARY/AUQ
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 6
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel (4x4)
Performance
- Combined
- 9.3 l/100 km
- City
- 12.9 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Top speed
- 226 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,230 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,865 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,020 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 205/55 R16
- Front track width
- 1,513 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,489 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.9 TDI 90Manual · Front-wheel · 5.1 l/100 km · 12.4 s90hp66 kW
- Max power
- 90 hp
- Max torque
- 210 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.4 s
- Top speed
- 181 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1996–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cm³
- Max power
- 66 kW · 90 hp · at 4000 rpm
- Max torque
- 210 N·m · at 1900 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- Turbo
- Compression ratio
- 19.5
- Bore × stroke
- 79.5 × 95.5 mm
- Engine code
- AGR
- Fuel grade
- Diesel
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 5.1 l/100 km
- City
- 6.7 l/100 km
- Highway
- 4.2 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.4 s
- Top speed
- 181 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,180 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,730 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,100 l
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Front track width
- 1,513 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,494 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.9 TDI 100Manual · Front-wheel · 5.1 l/100 km · 12.5 s2001–2003101hp74 kW
- Max power
- 101 hp
- Max torque
- 240 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.5 s
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 2001–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cm³
- Max power
- 74 kW · 101 hp · at 4000 rpm
- Max torque
- 240 N·m · at 1800 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- Turbo
- Compression ratio
- 19
- Bore × stroke
- 79.5 × 95.5 mm
- Engine code
- ATD
- Fuel grade
- Diesel
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 5.1 l/100 km
- City
- 6.6 l/100 km
- Highway
- 4.2 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.5 s
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,215 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,790 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,020 l
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Front track width
- 1,513 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,494 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.9 TDI 110Manual · Front-wheel · 5 l/100 km · 10.5 s110hp81 kW
- Max power
- 110 hp
- Max torque
- 235 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 194 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1996–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cm³
- Max power
- 81 kW · 110 hp · at 4150 rpm
- Max torque
- 235 N·m · at 1900 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- Turbo
- Compression ratio
- 19.5
- Bore × stroke
- 79.5 × 95.5 mm
- Engine code
- AHF
- Fuel grade
- Diesel
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 5 l/100 km
- City
- 6.8 l/100 km
- Highway
- 4.3 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 194 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,195 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,740 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,100 l
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Front track width
- 1,513 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,494 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.9 TDI 130Manual · Front-wheel · 5.3 l/100 km · 9.3 s2000–2003131hp96 kW
- Max power
- 131 hp
- Max torque
- 310 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 2000–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cm³
- Max power
- 96 kW · 131 hp · at 4000 rpm
- Max torque
- 310 N·m · at 1900 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- Turbo
- Compression ratio
- 19
- Bore × stroke
- 79.5 × 95.5 mm
- Engine code
- ASZ
- Fuel grade
- Diesel
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 6
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 5.3 l/100 km
- City
- 6.9 l/100 km
- Highway
- 4.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,275 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,820 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,020 l
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Front track width
- 1,513 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,494 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
1.9 TDI 130 quattroManual · All-wheel (4x4) · 6 l/100 km · 9.6 s2000–2003131hp96 kW
- Max power
- 131 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 2000–2003
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cm³
- Max power
- 96 kW · 131 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel (4x4)
Performance
- Combined
- 6 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,385 kg
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Fuel tank
- 62 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
Trim levels5
Attraction1996–200317features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment, Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment
Interior
Folding Rear Seat, Fabric, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Multimedia
Audio System
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags
Exterior
Compact spare wheel, Steel Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Ambiente1996–200325features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment, Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment
Interior
Rear Armrest, Folding Rear Seat, Front centre armrest, Velour, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Multimedia
Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Compact spare wheel, R15 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Ambition1996–200326features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment, Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Folding Rear Seat, Front centre armrest, Fabric
Multimedia
Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags, Traction Control
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights
Exterior
Compact spare wheel, R16 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Basis1996–200318features
Comfort
Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
Interior
Folding Rear Seat, Tinted Windows, Black Interior, Fabric, 5 Seats
Multimedia
Audio Preparation
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag
Visibility & lights
Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Compact spare wheel, R15 Wheels, Steel Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
S line1996–200326features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Climate Control, 1-zone, Front Power Windows, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Black Headliner, Door Sill Trim, Decorative Pedal Trim, Black Interior, Combined Upholstery (Leather & Fabric)
Multimedia
Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Body Kit, R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Dimensions and weight
Hatchback 5-door
- Length
- 4,152 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,423–1,427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,513–2,518 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Fuel tank
- 55–62 l
- Curb weight
- 1,090–1,385 kg
Hatchback 3-door
- Length
- 4,152 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,423–1,427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,513 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
- Trunk volume
- 350 l
- Fuel tank
- 55 l
- Curb weight
- 1,195–1,205 kg
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About the A3 8L
Audi A3 8L: 12 engines from 1.9 TDI 90 · 66 kW (90 hp) to 1.8 T 180 quattro · 132 kW (179 hp), fuel consumption from 5 l/100 km, trim levels Attraction, Ambiente, Ambition, Basis. Used Audi A3 8L prices and listings in Montenegro.
Frequently asked questions
How much fuel does the Audi A3 8L use?
Combined consumption ranges from 5 to 9.3 l/100 km depending on the engine. The most frugal version is the 1.9 TDI 110 at 5 l/100 km.
Which engines does the Audi A3 8L come with?
12 engines are available: 1.9 TDI 90 · 66 kW (90 hp), 1.6 · 74 kW (101 hp), 1.6 · 74 kW (101 hp), 1.9 TDI 100 · 74 kW (101 hp), 1.9 TDI 110 · 81 kW (110 hp), 1.8 20V · 92 kW (125 hp), 1.9 TDI 130 · 96 kW (131 hp), 1.9 TDI 130 quattro · 96 kW (131 hp), 1.8 T · 110 kW (150 hp), 1.8 T quattro · 110 kW (150 hp), 1.8 T 180 · 132 kW (179 hp), 1.8 T 180 quattro · 132 kW (179 hp).
Which is the most powerful engine?
1.8 T 180 quattro: 132 kW (179 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Audi A3 8L?
Length 4152 mm, width 1735 mm, height 1423 mm, wheelbase 2513 mm.