Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI (Sportback 8PA)
Audi A3 2008 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI has been produced from June, 2008 to January, 2013. 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.
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 222 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.7 litres per 100km (14.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100 km, which is 25% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A3 fuel consumption.
Audi A3 safety
During safety testing Audi A3 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A3 is evaluated with outstanding rate 95 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection Audi A3 got 74 points from 100.
Audi A3 safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.
- Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 6.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km
- Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI MT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI technical data
| Model: | Audi A3 1.8 TFSI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2008. June ... 2013. January | ||
| Engine: | 1798 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 158 g/km |
| Power: | 160 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 250 NM ON 1500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 222 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 (combined) 9.0 (urban) 5.3 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km (28 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| 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: | 110 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1104 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1895 kg | ||
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All Audi A3 hatchback [2008 - 2013] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Audi A3 2010 1.2 TFSI
Jan 2010 — Dec 2012 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.2 Petrol | 105 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
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Audi A3 2010 1.2 TFSI
Jan 2010 — Dec 2012 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.2 Petrol | 105 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 1.4 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 1.4 Petrol | 125 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 1.4 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 1.4 Petrol | 125 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 1.6 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 1.6 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2009 1.6 TDI Jan 2009 — Dec 2012 | 1.6 Diesel | 90 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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Audi A3 2009 1.6 TDI
Jan 2009 — Dec 2012 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 105 HP | 4.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 1.8 Petrol | 160 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 1.8 Petrol | 160 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI 4x4 | 1.8 Petrol | 160 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 1.9 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 1.9 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI quattro 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
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Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI
Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 170 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 170 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Diesel | 170 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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Audi A3 2008 3.2 quattro 4x4
Jun 2008 — Jan 2013 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds |
3.2 Petrol | 250 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |