Audi A3 1996 1.6 (8L)

Audi A3 1996 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Audi A3 1996 1.6 has been produced from January, 1996 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Audi A3 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Audi A3 1996 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Audi A3 1996 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 183 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A3 1996 1.6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.6 litres per 100km (11.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 9 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A3 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Audi A3 version with manual gearbox (Audi A3 1996 1.6 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.8 seconds faster (in 11 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 7.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km.
Audi A3 1996

Audi A3 1996 1.6 technical data

Model: Audi A3 1.6
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1996. January ... 2000. September 
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 206 g/km
Power: 100 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 183 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 (combined) 11.9 (urban) 6.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9 l/100km (26.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.15m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 350 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1110 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1635 kg

Audi A3 1996 1.6 engine APF

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1595 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Audi A3 1996 1.6 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 100 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 1 years
Engine also used on Seat Leon Seat Toledo Seat Ibiza

All Audi A3 hatchback [1996 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A3 1996 1.6

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 1996 1.6 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V Turbo 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V Turbo 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A3 1998 1.8 5V Turbo quattro 4x4 Jan 1998 — Sep 2000 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A3 1998 1.8 5V Turbo Jan 1998 — Sep 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds

1.8 Petrol 180 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 1998 1.8 5V Turbo Jan 1998 — Sep 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds

1.8 Petrol 180 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A3 1998 1.8 5V Turbo quattro 4x4 Jan 1998 — Sep 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds

1.8 Petrol 180 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A3 1997 1.9 TDI Jan 1997 — Sep 2000

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 1997 1.9 TDI Jan 1997 — Sep 2000

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A3 1996 reviews
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