Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (180 Hp) 1998

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.8 T (180 Hp)

Start of production

1998 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

3-5

End of production

2000 year

Engine

Power

180 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

101.1 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Transverse

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

9.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Torque

235 Nm @ 1950-5000 rpm.

Engine displacement

1781 cm3

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l

Coolant

5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

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

187 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.6 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

6.1 kg/Hp, 162.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.7 kg/Nm, 212.7 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.2 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.8 l

Maximum speed

228 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

635 kg

Kerb Weight

1105 kg

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1100 l

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

620 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

350 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1300 kg

Max. weight

1740 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 1.8 T (180 Hp)