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A3
2001 Audi A3 S3
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2001
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Variant
S3
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
8L Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
S3 Manual
Power (hp)
225 hp
Power (kW)
165 kW
Displacement
1,781 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,152 mm
(163.5 in)
Width
1,735 mm
(68.3 in)
Height
1,423 mm
(56.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,513 mm
(98.9 in)
Engine & Performance
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,904 mm
(75.0 in)
Track, Front
1,513 mm
(59.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,489 - 1,495 mm
(58.6 - 58.9 in)
Overhang, Front
866 mm
(34.1 in)
Overhang, Rear
769 mm
(30.3 in)
Turning Circle
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Other
Warranty
Manufacturer
2 years
Body Protection
3 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Audi
504 vehicles
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
143 mm
(5.6 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
973 mm
(38.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
769 mm
(30.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,429 mm
(56.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,399 mm
(55.1 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Volkswagen Group
A Platform (PQ34)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Special Features
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
Air Condition
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
CD
MP3
WMA
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Clock
Digital
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Material
Plastic
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Foldable
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
350 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,100 litres
Depth
858 mm
(33.8 in)
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Second Seat Row
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Other Features
Central Locking
Yes
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
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Centre
Right
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left
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)
H1
Main Beam
H7
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)
A3
Model
15 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,256 mm
(49.4 in)
Width
995 mm
(39.2 in)
Opening Width
620 mm
(24.4 in)
Opening Width (at roof)
901 mm
(35.5 in)
Height
776 mm
(30.6 in)
Sill Height
554 mm
(21.8 in)
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
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Glove Compartment
SV8.5 (C5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W3W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Hatchback
Variant
A3 S3
1998–2025
A3 S3 Hatchback Generations
2 of 8
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8L Facelift
2001–2003
Year
2001
Powertrain
S3 Manual
Horsepower
225 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
AWD
Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
