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Audi A3 Sportback 1.8L Turbo 5AT (180 HP)

Audi A3 Sportback · 1999 - 2003 · Petrol

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8L Turbo 5AT (180 HP) produces 179 hp and 235 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and reaches 224 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.0 l/100 km, equal to 216 g CO2 per km.

Power
179 hp
Torque
235 Nm
0–100
8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h

Engine

Power 179 hp
Power (kW) 132 kW
Torque 235 Nm
Displacement 1,781 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 60 l

Performance

Top speed 224 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.3 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.0 l/100 km
City consumption 13.0 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.7 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 216 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,153 mm
Width 1,735 mm
Height 1,427 mm
Wheelbase 2,512 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Cargo volume 351 l
Unladen weight 1,200 kg
Gross weight limit 1,785 kg
Tyre size 195/65 R15V
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8L Turbo 5AT (180 HP) compared with 4,224 trims of other cars from the 1996–2002 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 179 hp 153 hp
better than 73%
Torque 235 Nm 239 Nm
better than 57%
Top speed 224 km/h 199 km/h
better than 79%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.3 s 10.9 s
better than 82%
Combined consumption 9.0 l/100 km 8.5 l/100 km
better than 35%
CO2 emissions 216 g/km 204 g/km
better than 34%
Cargo volume 351 l 488 l
better than 29%
Unladen weight 1,200 kg 1,379 kg
better than 70%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Audi A3 Sportback

Trims and engine versions — Audi A3 Sportback
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (90 HP) Diesel 90 hp 202 Nm 13.7 s 177 km/h 6.2 l/100 km 167 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) Diesel 90 hp 202 Nm 12.4 s 181 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 130 g/km
1.9L TDI 5AT FWD (100 HP) Diesel 100 hp 240 Nm 11.9 s 183 km/h 6.3 l/100 km 170 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (100 HP) Diesel 100 hp 240 Nm 11.0 s 188 km/h 5.0 l/100 km 135 g/km
1.6L 4AT FWD (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 148 Nm 12.8 s 183 km/h 8.6 l/100 km 206 g/km
1.6L 5MT (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 148 Nm 11.0 s 188 km/h 7.6 l/100 km 182 g/km
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (110 HP) Diesel 110 hp 235 Nm 11.7 s 192 km/h 6.2 l/100 km 167 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) Diesel 110 hp 235 Nm 10.5 s 194 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 130 g/km
1.8L 4AT (125 HP) Petrol 125 hp 170 Nm 11.2 s 196 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 214 g/km
1.8L 5MT (125 HP) Petrol 125 hp 170 Nm 9.6 s 203 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 199 g/km
1.9L TDI 5AT FWD (130 HP) Diesel 130 hp 310 Nm 9.8 s 200 km/h 6.3 l/100 km 170 g/km
1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (130 HP) Diesel 130 hp 310 Nm 9.2 s 204 km/h 5.1 l/100 km 138 g/km