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Audi A3

General information

ModelAudi A3
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating68.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1999 ccm (121.98 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1999 ccm (121.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power199.70 PS (147 kW or 197 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.69 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 207.0 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke82.6 x 92.7 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
0-60 miles7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1323 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Optional cargo space1184 litres (313 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1510 kg (3,329.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1510 kg (3,329.0 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4290 mm (168.9 inches)
Overall width1960 mm (77.2 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD26250
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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