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Audi A3 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1996–2000) — First Generation

The first-generation Audi A3 brought premium compact hatchback motoring to a wider audience, offered in three-door and five-door bodies that pair everyday practicality with a solid, well-finished cabin and confident road manners.

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Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions

Gasoline power dominates here, and each Audi A3 engine suits a different driving style. The 1.6 AT with an automatic and front-wheel drive keeps city commuting relaxed, while the 2.0 MT adds punch through a manual gearbox. The 1.8 MT pairs manual shifting with all-wheel drive for extra traction.

Hatchback 3-door — Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	210 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	148 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	148 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Hatchback 5-door — Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	210 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	75 kW	148 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	75 kW	148 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Audi A3 Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door — Audi A3 Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Audi A3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.9 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
1.9 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
1.9 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1300 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1740 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1175 kg	1735 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1090 kg	1650 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1090 kg	1650 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1160 kg	1720 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1160 kg	1720 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1175 kg	1735 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1740 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1070 kg	1655 kg	140 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Audi A3 Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Audi A3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1290 kg	1850 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1175 kg	1735 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1740 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1300 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1740 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1290 kg	1850 kg	140 mm
1.9 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
1.9 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1180 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1090 kg	1650 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1090 kg	1650 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1160 kg	1720 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1160 kg	1720 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1175 kg	1735 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4152 mm	1735 mm	1427 mm	2513 mm	1175 kg	1735 kg	140 mm

Audi A3 Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door — Audi A3 Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Audi A3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.9 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.9 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.9 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.9 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 AT	350 l	1100 l
2.0 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.6 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.6 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l

Hatchback 5-door — Audi A3 Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Audi A3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.9 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.9 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.9 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.9 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.6 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.6 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 AT	350 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1100 l