Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo (8L)

Audi A3 2000 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo has been produced from September, 2000 to June, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 180 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Audi A3 2000 - 2003 version and torque 235 Nm (Newton metres) on 1950 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 and KKK K03s turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi A3 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 223 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo fuel consumption is 9 litres per 100km (11.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 13 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 10.5 litres per 100 km, which is 17% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A3 fuel consumption.

Audi A3 safety

During safety testing Audi A3 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A3 is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Audi A3 got one star.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi A3 versions - with manual gearbox (Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro MT 4x4) available:
  • Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.7 seconds faster (in 7.6 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro MT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.8 seconds faster (in 7.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 9.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km
Audi A3 2000

Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo technical data

Model: Audi A3 1.8 5V Turbo
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2000. September ... 2003. June 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 216 g/km
Power: 180 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 235 NM ON 1950 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 223 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.0 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 6.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100km (22.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.15m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.43m (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: 1785 kg

Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo engine AUQ

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 1781 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 180 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 235 NM ON 1950 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 2001
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Skoda Octavia Seat Leon Seat Toledo Audi TT and 2 other models

All Audi A3 hatchback [2000 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A3 2000 1.6

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 102 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.6 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo Sep 2000 — Jan 2002 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A3 2002 1.8 5V Turbo Jan 2002 — Jun 2003 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo 1.8 Petrol 180 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo 1.8 Petrol 180 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds

1.8 Petrol 180 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI Sep 2000 — Jul 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2001 1.9 TDI Jul 2001 — Jun 2003 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2001 1.9 TDI Jul 2001 — Jun 2003 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI Sep 2000 — Jul 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

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

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI Quattro 4x4 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2000 reviews
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