Audi A3 (8L) 1.6i (101 Hp) 1996

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.6i (101 Hp)

Start of production

1996 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1998 year

Engine

Power

101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

63.3 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Compression ratio

10.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

145 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Engine displacement

1595 cm3

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

Piston Stroke

77.4 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l

Coolant

5 l

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine configuration

Inline

Fuel injection system

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1495 mm

Width

1735 mm

Height

1427 mm

Length

4152 mm

Front track

1513 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.9

Front overhang

867 mm

Rear overhang

773 mm

Wheelbase

2513 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

130 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

182 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

10 kg/Hp, 99.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7 kg/Nm, 142.9 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.6 l

Maximum speed

188 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10.5 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

585 kg

Kerb Weight

1015 kg

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1110 l

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1400 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

580 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

350 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Max. weight

1600 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson, Wishbone

Rear suspension

Suspension with traction connecting levers

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

6J x 15

Tires size

195/65 R15

Audi A3 1.6i (101 Hp)