Comparison Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic & Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) quattro & Audi A3 Sedan (8V) 1.6 TDI (110 Hp) clean diesel
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A3 | A3 | A3 |
| Generation: | A3 (8L) | A3 (8L) | A3 Sedan (8V) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic | 1.8 T (150 Hp) quattro | 1.6 TDI (110 Hp) clean diesel |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1998 year | 2014 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1999 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km | 11.9 l/100 km | 4.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | 3.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km | 3.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.28 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 62 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | EURO VI | |
| CO2 emissions: | 209 g/km | 99 g/km | |
| Power: | 125 hp | 150 hp | 110 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 3200-4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 197 km/h | 215 km/h | 203 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec | 8.2 sec | 10.7 sec |
| Torque: | 173 Nm/4100 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm. | 250 Nm/1500-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AGU, AQA, ARX, ARZ, AUM | ||
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 1781 cm3 | 1598 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 4.6 l | |
| Coolant: | 5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 9.5 | 16.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4152 mm | 4152 mm | 4456 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1735 mm | 1796 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm | ||
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1427 mm | 1416 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2513 mm | 2518 mm | 2637 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1513 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1489 mm | 1526 mm |
| Front overhang: | 869 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 950 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 270 l | 425 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1110 l | 1020 l | 880 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Helical spring | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 1675 kg | 1850 kg | 1820 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1165 kg | 1290 kg | 1270 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 11.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 670 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 | 7.0J x 16 |