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Audi A3

General information

ModelAudi A3
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.0 litres/100 km (33.60 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.00 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque148.00 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0833 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3/5
Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1120 litres (296 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1225 kg (2,700.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1765 kg (3,891.2 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2440 mm (96.1 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions312.0 g/km
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