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Audi A3 S3

General information

ModelAudi A3 S3
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power265.00 PS (195 kW or 261 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1821 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4020 litres (1,062 gallons)
Cargo space281 litres (74 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1455 kg (3,207.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2015 kg (4,442.3 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4220 mm (166.1 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR35180
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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