Audi A3 (1998 - 2000)


Variants

Model specs

Model info


Generation name

8L

Introduced

09/96

Doors

3

Body

Hatchback

Vehicle class

Compact car (e.g., Golf)

Dimensions


Length

4152 mm

Wheelbase

2512 mm

Width

1735 mm

Height

1423 mm

Boot/interior


Engines/drivetrain


Drive

All-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive

Fuel

Diesel, Premium, Super Premium

Gearbox

Automatic Transmission, Manual Transmission

Max. speed

177 - 238 km/h

Torque

145 - 270 Nm

Power

66 - 154 kW

Cubic capacity

1595 - 1896 ccm

Consumption/ecology


Tank size

55 - 62 l

City consumption (NEDC)

6 - 12 l/100km

Empty weight (EU)

1090 - 1305 kg

Towing


Braked trailer

1200 - 1600 kg

Trailer (no brakes)

580 - 720 kg


Engines (A3)

Filter by fuel:
Diesel
1896 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.9 TDI Attraction -automatic

66 kW / 90 HP

Automatic transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h13 s
Max. speed177 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)6 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)8 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)4 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)167 g/km
Torque210 Nm
Diesel
1896 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.9 TDI Ambiente

66 kW / 90 HP

Manual transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h12 s
Max. speed181 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)4 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)6 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)4 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)132 g/km
Torque210 Nm
Premium
1595 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.6 Attraction

74 kW / 101 HP

Manual transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h11 s
Max. speed188 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)5 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)178 g/km
Torque145 Nm
Premium
1595 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.6 Attraction -automatic

74 kW / 101 HP

Automatic transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h12 s
Max. speed183 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)8 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)11 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)202 g/km
Torque145 Nm
Diesel
1896 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.9 TDI Attraction

81 kW / 110 HP

Manual transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h10 s
Max. speed194 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)4 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)6 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)4 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)132 g/km
Torque235 Nm
Diesel
1896 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.9 TDI Attraction -automatic

81 kW / 110 HP

Automatic transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h11 s
Max. speed191 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)6 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)8 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)4 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)167 g/km
Torque235 Nm
Premium
1781 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.8 Attraction

92 kW / 125 HP

Manual transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h9 s
Max. speed202 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)187 g/km
Torque170 Nm
Premium
1781 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.8 Attraction -automatic

92 kW / 125 HP

Automatic transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h11 s
Max. speed197 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)8 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)11 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)209 g/km
Torque170 Nm
Premium
1781 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.8T Attraction

110 kW / 150 HP

Manual transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h8 s
Max. speed217 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)187 g/km
Torque210 Nm
Premium
1781 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.8T Attraction -automatic

110 kW / 150 HP

Automatic transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h9 s
Max. speed214 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)8 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)214 g/km
Torque210 Nm
Super Premium
1781 ccm / 4 cylinders
1.8T Attraction quattro

132 kW / 180 HP

Manual transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h7 s
Max. speed226 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)223 g/km
Torque235 Nm
Super Premium
1781 ccm / 4 cylinders
S3

154 kW / 209 HP

Manual transmission

Acceleration 0-100km/h6 s
Max. speed238 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)218 g/km
Torque270 Nm

Audi A3 generations


0

1998

8L was introduced.

2000

8L (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8L.

2003

8P was introduced and replaced 8L (1. Facelift).

2005

8P (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8P.

2008

A3 8P (2. Facelift) was introduced.

2012

A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).

2013

A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).

2016

A3 8V (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8V.

2020

A3 8Y was introduced and replaced A3 8V (1. Facelift).

2024

A3 8Y (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8Y.

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