Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI (8L)
Audi A3 1996 1.9 diesel description
Hatchback Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI has been produced from January, 1996 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 202 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.
Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 177 km/h.
Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI fuel consumption is 6.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (16.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 8.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Audi is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Audi A3 fuel consumption.

Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI technical data
Model: | Audi A3 1.9 TDI | ||
---|---|---|---|
Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1996. January ... 2000. September | ||
Engine: | 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 167 g/km |
Power: | 90 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 202 NM ON 1900 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 177 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 (combined) 8.8 (urban) 4.7 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km (36.2 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 | ||
Ground clearance: | 143 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1100 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1705 kg |
Most often compared to
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) |
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 |