Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI (8L)

Audi A3 2000 1.9 diesel description

Hatchback Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI has been produced from September, 2000 to July, 2001. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 3750 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 390 000 to 660 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi A3 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 181 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 4.9 litres per 100km (20.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Audi A3 2000 - 2003 version, city fuel economy - 6.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1120 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1340 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 5.3 litres per 100 km, which is 8% 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.