Audi A3 (8L) (1996–2000)
The Audi A3 (8L) was offered with 14 engine versions (10 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 90 to 180 hp, built 1996–2000.
EnlargeProduction years1996–2000
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length163.5 in (4,152 mm)
Width68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Height56.2 in (1,427 mm)
Cargo volume12.4 cu ft (350 l) – 9.5 cu ft (270 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l) – 16.4 gal (62 l)
All Audi A3 (8L) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6i (101 hp) | 1996–2000 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 109 lb-ft (148 Nm) | 10.9 s | 117 mph (189 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6i (101 hp) Automatic | 1996–1998 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 12.7 s | 114 mph (184 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 20V (125 hp) | 1996–1998 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 128 lb-ft (173 Nm) | 9.7 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 20V (125 hp) Automatic | 1996–1998 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 128 lb-ft (173 Nm) | 11.3 s | 122 mph (197 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T (150 hp) | 1996–1998 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 8.2 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T (150 hp) Automatic | 1996–1998 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 9 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (90 hp) | 1996–1999 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 149 lb-ft (202 Nm) | 12.4 s | 112 mph (181 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (90 hp) Automatic | 1996–1999 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 149 lb-ft (202 Nm) | 13.7 s | 110 mph (177 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) | 1997–1999 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 10 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) Automatic | 1997–1999 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 11.7 s | 119 mph (191 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T (150 hp) quattro | 1998–1999 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 8.2 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.8 T (180 hp) | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 7.6 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T (180 hp) Automatic | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 8.3 s | 139 mph (223 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T (180 hp) quattro | 1998–1999 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 7.5 s | 140 mph (226 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.