Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V (8L)

Audi A3 1996 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V has been produced from January, 1996 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 170 Nm (Newton metres) on 4100 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 290 000 and 490 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Audi A3 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 197 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100km (11.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 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 9.8 litres per 100 km, which is 10% 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 1.8 5V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.6 seconds faster (in 9.6 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 8.6 litres per 100 km.
Audi A3 1996

Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V technical data

Model: Audi A3 1.8 5V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1996. January ... 2000. September 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 214 g/km
Power: 125 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 4100 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 197 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.9 (combined) 12.9 (urban) 6.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100km (24 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: 1650 kg

Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V engine AGN

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 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 1781 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 125 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 170 NM ON 4100 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Audi A6 Audi A4 Skoda Octavia Volkswagen Bora

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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