Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » Audi » Audi A

Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Sportback Ambition

General information

ModelAudi A3 3.2 Quattro Sportback Ambition
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving10.6 litres/100 km (22.19 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power250.00 PS (184 kW or 247 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Bore x stroke84.1 x 95.9 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1553 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space302 litres (80 gallons)
Optional cargo space1052 litres (278 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1610 kg (3,549.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2095 kg (4,618.7 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4290 mm (168.9 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR32530
CO2 emissions182.0 g/km
Light a Candle