Audi A3 1.8T Ambiente 1998 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Hatchback
Doors
3
Drivetrain
Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
132 / 180
Displacement (ccm)
1781
Fuel type
Super Plus
Fuel consumption
7,8 l/100 km

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GENERAL Audi A3 1.8T Ambiente 1998
Brand Audi
Range A3
Generation 8L
Model series A3 (8L) (1996 - 2000)
Engine version A3 1.8T
Engine subversion Ambiente
Car body type Hatchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 3
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Model launch date 11.1998
Model end date 06.2000
PERFORMANCE Audi A3 1.8T Ambiente 1998
Maximum power (kW) 132
Maximum power (HP) 180
Acceleration (s) 7,6
Top speed (km/h) 228
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Audi A3 1.8T Ambiente 1998
Fuel type Super Plus
Total consumption 7,8 l/100 km
Gas / fuel tank size 55,0 l
FUEL CONSUMPTION NEDC
Fuel consumption city (NEDC) 10,6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption highway (NEDC) 6,2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined (NEDC) 7,8 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category Euro 4
CO2 emissions (NEFZ) 187 g/km
ENGINE Audi A3 1.8T Ambiente 1998
Torque 235
Number of gears 5
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Exhaust gas cleaning regulated
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Injection
Supercharging Turbo
Number of valves 5
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1781
Power / torque 132 kW (180 HP) / 235 Nm
Power (KW) 132
Power (HP) 180
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1781 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5500 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 1950 RPM
TRANSMISSION Audi A3 1.8T Ambiente 1998
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Audi A3 1.8T Ambiente 1998
Length (mm) 4152
Width (mm) 1735
Width including mirrors (mm) 1904
Height (mm) 1427
Wheelbase (mm) 2512
Turning circle (m) 10,9 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 350
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1180
Gross weight (kg) 1740
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 560
Vertical load capacity 75 kg
Roof load capacity 75 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1300 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 620 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Audi A3 1.8T Ambiente 1998
Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 3
Number of seats (normal) 5
Foldable rear bench Series (included)
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
ABS Series (included)
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 205/60R15W
EQUIPMENT Audi A3 1.8T Ambiente 1998
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
Airbag driver Series (included)
Airbag passenger Series (included)
Front side airbag Series (included)
Front head airbag Car package
Rear head airbag Car package
3-point belt rear center Optional (extra charge)
Traction control Series (included)
Drive slip regulation Traction Control
Electronic stability program Series (included)
Driving dynamics control Electronic Stability Programme
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (front) Series (included)
Rear headrests Series (included)
EXTERIOR
Central locking system Series (included)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Audi A3 1.8T Ambiente 1998
Car warranty none
Paint warranty 3 years
Rust warranty 12 years as of mod. 98; 10 years as of mod. 88

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