Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI (Sportback 8PA)

Audi A3 2008 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI has been produced from January, 2008 to December, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 160 horsepower on 4500 rpm and torque 250 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI fuel consumption is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A3 fuel consumption.

Audi A3 safety

During safety testing Audi A3 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A3 is evaluated with outstanding rate 95 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection Audi A3 got 74 points from 100.
Audi A3 safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi A3 versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI AT) available:
  • Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 6.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.0 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI AT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 7.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 6.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km
Audi A3 2008

Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI technical data

Model: Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2008. January ... 2013. December 
Engine: 1798 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 160 HP ON 4500 RPM Torque: 250 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 220 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.29m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 370 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1104 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1975 kg

All Audi A3 hatchback [2008 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A3 2010 1.2 TFSI Jan 2010 — Dec 2012

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.2 Petrol 105 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2010 1.2 TFSI Jan 2010 — Dec 2012

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 105 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 1.4 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 1.4 Petrol 125 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 1.4 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 1.4 Petrol 125 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 1.6 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 1.6 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2009 1.6 TDI Jan 2009 — Dec 2012 1.6 Diesel 90 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2009 1.6 TDI Jan 2009 — Dec 2012

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 105 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI 4x4 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2008 1.9 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 1.9 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI quattro 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 170 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 170 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 170 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2008 3.2 quattro 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2008 reviews
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