Audi A3 2004 1.8 T FSI (Sportback 8PA)

Audi A3 2004 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Audi A3 2004 1.8 T FSI has been produced from July, 2006 to June, 2008. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 160 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 250 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 200 000 to 340 000 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 4.6 litres.

Audi A3 2004 1.8 T FSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Audi A3 2004 1.8 T FSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A3 2004 1.8 T FSI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

With the same engine there is also Audi A3 version with manual gearbox (Audi A3 2006 1.8 T FSI MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.4 litres per 100 km.
Audi A3 2004

Audi A3 2004 1.8 T FSI technical data

Model: Audi A3 1.8 T FSI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2006. July ... 2008. June 
Engine: 1798 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 179 g/km
Power: 160 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 250 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 220 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 (combined)
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.29m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Ground clearance: 113 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 370 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1120 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1935 kg

Audi A3 2004 1.8 T FSI engine BYT

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 200,000 to 340,000 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 1798 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84.2 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Audi A3 2004 1.8 T FSI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.6 litres (4.9 quarts)
Power 160 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 250 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2007
Duration of production 1 years

All Audi A3 hatchback [2004 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A3 2007 1.4 T FSI Sep 2007 — Jun 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 125 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2004 1.6 Nov 2004 — Jun 2008 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2004 1.6 Nov 2004 — Jun 2008 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2004 1.6 FSI Sep 2004 — Sep 2007

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 116 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2006 1.8 T FSI Jul 2006 — Jun 2008 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2006 1.8 T FSI Jul 2006 — Jun 2008 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2004 1.9 TDI Nov 2004 — Jun 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A3 2006 1.9 TDI Jul 2006 — Jun 2008 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2004 2.0 FSI Jun 2004 — Jul 2006 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2004 2.0 FSI Sep 2004 — Jul 2006 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2006 2.0 T FSI Mar 2006 — Jun 2008 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2004 2.0 T FSI Oct 2004 — Jun 2008 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2004 2.0 T FSI quattro 4x4 Oct 2004 — Jun 2008 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2004 2.0 TDI Nov 2004 — Jun 2008 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2004 2.0 TDI Nov 2004 — Jun 2008 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2005 2.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2005 — Jun 2008 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2006 2.0 TDI Jun 2006 — Jun 2008 2.0 Diesel 170 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2006 2.0 TDI Jun 2006 — Jun 2008 2.0 Diesel 170 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A3 2006 2.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2006 — Jun 2008 2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2004 3.2 quattro 4x4 Nov 2004 — Jun 2008

Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP)

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 10.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2004 3.2 quattro 4x4 Nov 2004 — Jun 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A3 2004 reviews
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