Audi A3 1.0 3-door hatchback Europe 1.6 AT, Configuration
| Volume | 1.6 l |
| Power | 101 hp |
| Consumption | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Gasoline AI-95 |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 3 |
| Clearance | 140 mm |
| Trunk volume | 350 l |
| Front tires | 195/65 R15 |
| Rear tires | 195/65 R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | October 1996 — August 2000 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Transmission type | Automatic 4 |
| Engine capacity | 1,595 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 12.80 With |
| Maximum speed | 183 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 140 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 3 |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Signaling | |
| Immobilizer | |
| Security bolts |
Motorist emergency kit
| Partial-size spare wheel | |
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,151 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,735 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,427 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,513 mm |
| Front track width | 1,513 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,495 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,090 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 510 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,600 kg |
| Specific gravity | 10.79 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 55 l |
| Trunk volume | 350 (1100) l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Gasoline AI-95 |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 101 hp |
| Maximum power | 74 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,600 |
| Maximum torque | 145.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 15.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,800 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Valve drive | SOHC |
| Additional engine information | Multiport fuel injection |
| Start-stop system | |
| Ecological engine type | Euro 2 |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 11.50 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 6.90 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 8.60 l/100 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 206.0 g/km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Adaptive power steering | |
| Electric power steering |
Transmission
| Manual gear shift paddles |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Rear stabilizer | |
| Sports suspension |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Disk size | NULL |
Tires
| Front wheels | 195/65 R15 |
| Rear wheels | 195/65 R15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Headlight washers | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Light sensor | NULL |
| Xenon headlights | |
| Bi-xenon headlights | |
| Additional brake light |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Doors
| Door handles in body color |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rear wiper | |
| Factory tint | |
| Heated rear window | |
| Heating of windshield washer nozzles | |
| Rain sensor | |
| Athermal glazing |
Roof
| Adjustable sunroof | |
| Panoramic roof |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Additional exterior elements
| Railings |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| On-board computer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |
| Engine start button | |
| Electrically heated steering wheel |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Rugs | |
| Combined upholstery |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | Driver's seat with height adjustment |
| Second row of seats | folds in a 60/40 ratio |
| Sports seats | |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Adjustable lumbar support in the front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Electrically heated rear seats | |
| Pockets on the backs of the front seats |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Keyless entry |
Additional interior equipment
| Smoker package | |
| Power connector |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Seat belt tensioner |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags | |
| Passenger airbag with deactivation function |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Front parking sensors | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system |
Child safety
| ISOFIX mounting |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Cassette player | |
| Additional audio equipment | 4 speakers |
| CD player | |
| Hands free | |
| DVD audio | |
| CD changer | |
| MP3 support |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors | |
| Trunk curtain | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | - |
| Full color LCD monitor | - |