Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 150 hp (110 kW) and 155 lb-ft (210 Nm), built 1996–1998, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Audi A3 (8L) has 3 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power150 hp (110 kW)
Torque155 lb-ft (210 Nm)
0–62 mph9 s
Top speed133 mph (214 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.8 T (150 hp) Automatic
Engine codeAGU, AQA, ARX, ARZ, AUM
Displacement1.8 L (1,781 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder5
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio9-5
Bore81 mm
Stroke86.4 mm
Engine oil capacity4.8 qt (4.5 l)

Performance

Power150 hp (110 kW) @ 5700 rpm
Torque155 lb-ft (210 Nm) @ 1750-4600 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)9 s
Top speed133 mph (214 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City18 mpg (13 l/100 km)
Highway26 mpg (9 l/100 km)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length163.5 in (4,152 mm)
Width68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Height56.2 in (1,427 mm)
Curb weight2,590 lb (1,175 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,715 lb (1,685 kg)
Cargo volume12.4 cu ft (350 l)
Drag coefficient0.31

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionTrailing links
Tires195/65 R15
Wheels6.5J x 15
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on an Audi A3 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Audi A3 (8L) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.6i (101 hp)Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)
1.6i (101 hp) AutomaticGasoline101 hp (74 kW)
1.8 20V (125 hp)Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.8 20V (125 hp) AutomaticGasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.8 T (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.9 TDI (90 hp)Diesel90 hp (66 kW)
1.9 TDI (90 hp) AutomaticDiesel90 hp (66 kW)
1.9 TDI (110 hp)Diesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.9 TDI (110 hp) AutomaticDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.8 T (150 hp) quattroGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.8 T (180 hp)Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)
1.8 T (180 hp) AutomaticGasoline180 hp (132 kW)
1.8 T (180 hp) quattroGasoline180 hp (132 kW)

← All Audi A3 (8L) engines

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