| General information | |
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| Brand | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Generation | A3 (8P) |
| Type (Engine) | 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro |
| Start of production | 2003 year |
| End of production | 2005 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 14.8 l/100 km 15.9 US mpg 19.1 UK mpg 6.8 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 8.2 l/100 km 28.7 US mpg 34.4 UK mpg 12.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg 26.6 UK mpg 9.4 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 254 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 6.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 6.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.2 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6 kg/Hp, 167.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.7 kg/Nm, 214 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 250 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 78.4 Hp/l |
| Torque | 320 Nm @ 2500-3000 rpm. 236.02 lb.-ft. @ 2500-3000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | BDB, BMJ |
| Engine displacement | 3189 cm3 194.6 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | VR-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 95.9 mm 3.78 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 12.3 l 13 US qt | 10.82 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1495 kg 3295.91 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2055 kg 4530.5 lbs. |
| Max load | 560 kg 1234.59 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 281 l 9.92 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1031 l 36.41 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal |
| Max. roof load | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) | 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4203 mm 165.47 in. |
| Width | 1765 mm 69.49 in. |
| Height | 1421 mm 55.94 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2578 mm 101.5 in. |
| Front track | 1536 mm 60.47 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1517 mm 59.72 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.32 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.7 m 35.1 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4×4) |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 6 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17 |
| What is the body type, Audi A3 (8P)? | Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Audi A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro? | 10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg 26.6 UK mpg 9.4 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, Audi A3 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro? | 254 g/km CO2 Euro 4 |
| How fast is the car, 2003 A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec |
| How much power, Audi A3 Hatchback 2003 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro? | 250 Hp, 320 Nm 236.02 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Audi A3 Hatchback 2003 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro? | 3.2 l 3189 cm3 194.6 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2003 Audi 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro? | 6, VR-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Audi A3 (8P) Hatchback 2003 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro? | All wheel drive (4×4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2003 Audi A3 Hatchback? | 4203 mm 165.47 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2003 Audi A3 Hatchback? | 1765 mm 69.49 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2003 Audi A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro? | 1495 kg 3295.91 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2003 Audi A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro? | 2055 kg 4530.5 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 Audi A3 Hatchback? | 281 – 1031 l 9.92 – 36.41 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 Audi A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) quattro? | 6, manual transmission |
