Audi A3 I (8L) Hatchback 5 doors All photos (4)

Audi A3 I (8L) Hatchback 5 doors

1996–2000 · 14 versions

Power
90–180 hp (66–132 kW)
Fuel
Gasoline, Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic, Manual
Drive
Front, All
Fuel consumption
4.8–9.3 l/100 km
0–100 km/h
from 7.5 s
Top speed
177–228 km/h

The Audi A3 I (8L) hatchback 5 doors was made in 1996–2000. The catalogue lists 14 versions (gasoline, diesel) with 90–180 hp (66–132 kW). According to the manufacturer it uses 4.8–9.3 l/100 km on average and reaches 100 km/h in 7.5–13.7 s.

Versions

14 · the arrow opens the version's details, a column title sorts

All GasolineDiesel
More Version Power Fuel Gearbox Drive 0–100 km/h Consumption
1.6 AT 101 HP 101 hp 74 kW Gasoline Automatic Front 12.7 s 8.0 l
1.6 MT 101 HP 101 hp 74 kW Gasoline Manual Front 10.9 s 6.8 l
1.8 AT 125 HP 125 hp 92 kW Gasoline Automatic Front 11.3 s 8.7 l
1.8 AT 150 HP 150 hp 110 kW Gasoline Automatic Front 9.0 s 9.0 l
1.8 AT 180 HP 180 hp 132 kW Gasoline Automatic Front 8.3 s 9.0 l
1.8 MT 125 HP 125 hp 92 kW Gasoline Manual Front 9.7 s 7.8 l
1.8 MT 150 HP 150 hp 110 kW Gasoline Manual Front 8.2 s 7.8 l
1.8 MT 150 HP AWD 150 hp 110 kW Gasoline Manual All 8.2 s 8.7 l
1.8 MT 180 HP 180 hp 132 kW Gasoline Manual Front 7.6 s 7.8 l
1.8 MT 180 HP AWD 180 hp 132 kW Gasoline Manual All 7.5 s 9.3 l
1.9 AT 110 HP 110 hp 81 kW Diesel Automatic Front 11.7 s 5.7 l
1.9 AT 90 HP 90 hp 66 kW Diesel Automatic Front 13.7 s 5.6 l
1.9 MT 110 HP 110 hp 81 kW Diesel Manual Front 10.0 s 4.8 l
1.9 MT 90 HP 90 hp 66 kW Diesel Manual Front 12.4 s 4.9 l

Other A3 I (8L) body styles

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Other A3 generations

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