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Audi A3

General information

ModelAudi A3
Year1999
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.63 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.40 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque144.00 Nm (14.7 kgf-m or 106.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-50 miles7.7 seconds
0-60 miles11.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0898 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3/5
Passenger space4480 litres (1,184 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1140 kg (2,513.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length4160 mm (163.8 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity54.0 litres (14.27 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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