Audi A3

2003 – 2005 Germany

Audi built the A3 for only a short time, between 2003 and 2005. In total, 12 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 102 to 250 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 4.9 L/100 km. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1996 – 2003), peak power rose from 180 to 250 hp, and minimum weight went up by 115 kg. It was also available as a hatchback.

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Body styleNot specified

Production2003 – 2005

Variants12

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Sportback · Hatchback 2004 – 2008

Key specifications (range)

Power102 – 250 hp

0–100 km/h6.4 – 12.9 s

Top speed183 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy4.9 – 10.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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Nissan Murano2003 – 2007 up to248 hp

Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab2003 – 2008 up to245 hp

Subaru Legacy2003 – 2006 up to245 hp

Chrysler Pacifica2003 – 2006 up to256 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	102 hp	11.9 s	185	5-speed manual
1.6L 6AT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	102 hp	12.9 s	183	6-speed automatic
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	105 hp	11.4 s	187	5-speed manual
1.6L FSI 5MT (115 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	10.9 s	196	5-speed manual
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	140 hp	9.4 s	208	6-speed automatic
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	140 hp	9.5 s	208	6-speed manual
2.0L FSI 6AT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.5 s	209	6-speed automatic
2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.1 s	211	6-speed manual
2.0L TFSI 6AT FWD (200 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	200 hp	6.9 s	235	6-speed automatic
2.0L TFSI quattro 6MT AWD (200 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	200 hp	7.0 s	233	6-speed manual
3.2L V6 quattro 6AT AWD (250 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	250 hp	6.4 s	250	6-speed automatic
3.2L V6 quattro 6MT AWD (250 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	250 hp	6.5 s	250	6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2657 lbs (1205 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3891.8 lbs (1765 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2712 lbs (1230 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3946 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 182 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 4000 RPM105 HP @ 4000 RPM103 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM249 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2855.5 lbs (1295 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4090.3 lbs (1855 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 130 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 6000 RPM116 HP @ 6000 RPM114 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 114 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM155 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2701.1 lbs (1225 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3935.9 lbs (1785 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 4000 RPM140 HP @ 4000 RPM138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3020 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4255 lbs (1930 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 4000 RPM140 HP @ 4000 RPM138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2954.7 lbs (1340 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4189.5 lbs (1900 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 145 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM201 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2822 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4057 lbs (1840 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM201 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 131.1 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2811.4 lbs (1275 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4046.2 lbs (1835 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 164 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 147 KW @ 5100 RPM200 HP @ 5100 RPM197 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 RPM280 Nm @ 1800-5000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 165.9 in (4214 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3042 lbs (1380 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4277 lbs (1940 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 147 KW @ 5100 RPM200 HP @ 5100 RPM197 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 RPM280 Nm @ 1800-5000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 165.9 in (4214 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3042 lbs (1380 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4266 lbs (1935 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 211 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3189 cm3 (195 ci)
Power: 184 KW @ 6300 RPM250 HP @ 6300 RPM247 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 2500-3000 RPM320 Nm @ 2500-3000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3362 lbs (1525 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4597 lbs (2085 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 238 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3189 cm3 (195 ci)
Power: 184 KW @ 6300 RPM250 HP @ 6300 RPM247 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 2500-3000 RPM320 Nm @ 2500-3000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3296.5 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4531.3 lbs (2055 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 254 g/km

Length4,204 – 4,214 mm

Width1,765 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,578 mm

Curb weight1,205 – 1,525 kg

Torque148 – 320 Nm

Ranges across all 12 variants of this generation.