Audi A3 (2000 - 2003)

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Variants

Hatchback
A3
BodyHatchback
Length4152 mm
Height1427 mm
Doors3
Boot space350 l
Hatchback
S3
BodyHatchback
Length4152 mm
Height1427 mm
Doors3
Boot space270 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
Audi A3
Generation
8L
Production years
2000 - 2003
Doors
5
5

Dimensions

Length
4152 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 4152 mm
    4,152.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 4029 mm
4,029.0
Avg
4,152.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2512 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 2563 mm
    2,563.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 2512 mm
2,512.0
Avg
2,563.0
Higher is better
Width
1735 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1740 mm
    1,740.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1735 mm
1,735.0
Avg
1,740.0
Higher is better
Height
1427 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1427 mm
    1,427.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1409 mm
1,409.0
Avg
1,427.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 10 m
    10.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 10 m
    10.0
10.0
Avg
10.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
350 l
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 350 l
    350.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 335 l
335.0
Avg
350.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
1100 l
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1100 l
    1,100.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1090 l
1,090.0
Avg
1,100.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
5
5

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
181 - 238 km/h
  • audi LogoAudi A1 203 km/h
    203.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 181 - 238 km/h
181.0
Avg
203.0
Higher is better
Torque
148 - 310 Nm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 200 Nm
    200.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 148 - 310 Nm
148.0
Avg
200.0
Higher is better
Power
66 - 165 kW
  • audi LogoAudi A1 85 kW
    85.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 66 - 165 kW
66.0
Avg
85.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1595 - 1896 ccm
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1595 - 1896 ccm
    1,595.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 999 ccm
999.0
Avg
1,595.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 12 s
  • audi LogoAudi A1 9 s
    9.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 6 - 12 s
6.0
Avg
10.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
55 - 62 l
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 55 - 62 l
    55.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 40 l
40.0
Avg
55.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 - 9 l/100km
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 4 - 9 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
6 - 13 l/100km
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 6 - 13 l/100km
Empty weight (EU)
1090 - 1320 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1180 kg
    1,180.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1090 - 1320 kg
1,090.0
Avg
1,180.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. towbar load
75 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 75 kg
    75.0
Max. roof load
75 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 75 kg
    75.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 75 kg
    75.0
75.0
Avg
75.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1200 - 1600 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1200 - 1600 kg
    1,200.0
Trailer (no brakes)
580 - 740 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 580 - 740 kg
    580.0

Engines (A3)

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Diesel
MAN FWD
1.9 TDI Ambition
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
181 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
210 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3750 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
1.9 TDI Ambiente
Engine & Power
Power
74 kW / 101 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
188 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
AUT FWD
1.9 TDI Ambiente tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
74 kW / 101 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
183 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.6 Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
75 kW / 102 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,595 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
189 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
148 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.6 Attraction -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
75 kW / 102 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,595 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
184 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
148 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
1.9 TDI Ambiente
Engine & Power
Power
81 kW / 110 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
194 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
235 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4150 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.8 Ambiente
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
202 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
170 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.8 Ambition -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
197 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
170 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
AUT FWD
1.9 TDI Attraction tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
96 kW / 131 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
1.9 TDI S line
Engine & Power
Power
96 kW / 131 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
205 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.8T Attraction tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
214 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
210 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.8T S line
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
217 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
210 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.8T Attraction tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
132 kW / 180 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
223 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
235 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1950 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.8T S line
Engine & Power
Power
132 kW / 180 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
228 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
235 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1950 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN AWD
S3
Engine & Power
Power
154 kW / 209 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
238 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
270 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2100 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN AWD
S3
Engine & Power
Power
165 kW / 224 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
238 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5900 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Audi A3 generations

Body type
A3 8L
1998 - 2000
Length4152 mm
Height1423 mm
Wheelbase2512 mm
Length4152 mm
Body type
A3 8L (1. Facelift)
2000 - 2003
Length4152 mm
Height1427 mm
Wheelbase2512 mm
Length4152 mm
Body type
A3 8P
2003 - 2005
Length4203 mm
Height1421 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4203 mm (+51 mm)
A3 8P (1. Facelift)
2005 - 2012
Length4286 mm
Height1423 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4286 mm (+83 mm)
A3 A3 8P (2. Facelift)
2008 - 2013
Length4238 mm
Height1421 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4238 mm (-48 mm)
A3 A3 8V
2012 - 2016
Length4456 mm
Height1416 mm
Wheelbase2637 mm
Length4456 mm (+218 mm)
A3 A3 8V (1. Facelift)
2016 - 2020
Length4241 mm
Height1424 mm
Wheelbase2602 mm
Length4241 mm (-215 mm)
A3 A3 8Y
2020 - 2024
Length4343 mm
Height1449 mm
Wheelbase2636 mm
Length4343 mm (+102 mm)
A3 A3 8Y (1. Facelift)
2024 - Now
Length4352 mm
Height1441 mm
Wheelbase2635 mm
Length4352 mm (+9 mm)
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1909
1909
Audi founded
1998
1998
8L was introduced.
2000
2000
8L (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8L.
2003
2003
8P was introduced and replaced 8L (1. Facelift).
2005
2005
8P (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8P.
2008
2008
A3 8P (2. Facelift) was introduced.
2012
2012
A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).
2013
2013
A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).
2016
2016
A3 8V (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8V.
2020
2020
A3 8Y was introduced and replaced A3 8V (1. Facelift).
2024
2024
A3 8Y (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8Y.

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