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A3
1999 Audi A3
Germany
Diesel
FWD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1999
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
8L
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.9 TDI
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
110 hp
Power (kW)
81 kW
Torque
235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Top speed
191 km/h
(119 mph)
0–60 mph
10.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10.5 seconds
Displacement
1,896 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,152 mm
(163.5 in)
Width
1,735 mm
(68.3 in)
Height
1,423 mm
(56.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,512 mm
(98.9 in)
Curb weight
1,180 kg
(2,601 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,150 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,900 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-40
10W-60
15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
4.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
79.5 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
95.5 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
19.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Air Filter
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Fuel Filter
30,000 km
(18,641 mi)
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km
(18,641 mi)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
55 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
6.5 – 8.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
4 – 4.8 litres / 100 km
Combined
4.9 – 6.2 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
132 – 167 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,847 mm
(72.7 in)
Track, Front
1,513 mm
(59.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,492 mm
(58.7 in)
Overhang, Front
867 mm
(34.1 in)
Overhang, Rear
773 mm
(30.4 in)
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
130 mm
(5.1 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
973 mm
(38.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
936 mm
(36.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,446 mm
(56.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,399 mm
(55.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1690 – 1715 kg
(3,726 – 3,781 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
620 – 640 kg
(1,367 – 1,411 lb)
Cargo Capacity
510 kg
(1,124 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Aluminium
Roof Material
Aluminium
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A Platform (PQ34)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Climate Control
Manual
Air Condition
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
Cassette
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Lockable
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Optional
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Front
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Foldable
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
350 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,100 litres
Depth
863 mm
(34.0 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,411 mm
(55.6 in)
Width
994 mm
(39.1 in)
Opening Width
864 mm
(34.0 in)
Opening Width (at roof)
864 mm
(34.0 in)
Height
836 mm
(32.9 in)
Sill Height
662 mm
(26.1 in)
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Automatic Locking Retractor
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Differential Lock
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
1998
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: Optional
Rear: Yes
Other
Warranty
Manufacturer
2 years
Body Protection
3 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Right
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Under Glove Compartment
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H1
H4
H7
Fog Light, Front
H4
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Glove Compartment
SV8.5 (C5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W3W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
A3
Model
15 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
A3 Standard
1997–2026
Configuration
Standard
A3 Hatchback Generations
1 of 8
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8L
1997–2000
Year
1999
Powertrain
1.9 TDI
Horsepower
110 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Diesel
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Diesel