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 June, 2003. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 130 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI fuel consumption is 5.1 litres per 100km (19.6 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Audi A3 2000 - 2003 versions, city fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1060 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1300 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Audi is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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 automatic gearbox (Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI Quattro MT 4x4) available:
  • Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.6 seconds later (in 9.8 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 24 % - 6.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 25 % - 6.5 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI Quattro MT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 18 % - 6.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 19 % - 6.2 litres per 100 km
Audi A3 2000

Audi A3 2000 1.9 TDI technical data

Model: Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2000. September ... 2003. June 
Engine: 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 138 g/km
Power: 130 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 310 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 205 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 (combined) 6.9 (urban) 4.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 5.2 l/100km (45.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.15m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.43m (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: 1760 kg

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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