(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A3 1.6 | Issued until | |
| Serie | A3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Audi AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4152 mm / 163.5 in / 163.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1753 mm / 69.0 in / 69.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Height | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1140 kg / 2513 lb / 2513 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2512 mm / 98.9 in / 98.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1513 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | 59.0 % / 59.0 % / 59.0 % |
| Track rear | 1495 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.0 UK gal / 14.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.4 mm / 3.05 in / 3.05 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1595 cm3 / 97.3 cu in / 97.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | Unitary capacity | 398.75 cm3/cylinder / 24.333 cu in/cylinder / 24.333 cu in/cylinder | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 75.3 kW / 102.4 hp / 102.4 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 144.0 Nm / 106.2 lbft / 106.2 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 74.3 kW / 101.0 bhp / 101.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 63.3 kW/l / 1.410 bhp/cu in / 1.410 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 90.28 Nm/l / 0.790 lbft/cu in / 0.790 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.70 s / 7.70 s / 7.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 188 km/h / 117 mph / 117 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 11.30 s / 11.30 s / 11.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 88.60 kW/ton / 120.46 bhp/ton / 120.46 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 36.20 s / 36.20 s / 36.20 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.00 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.W. | Suspension rear | TB.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Audi A3 1.6
