This 1.8T MT (180 hp) engine was fitted in the 8L Hatchback (3-door), which was produced by Audi from 1996 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 18 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.6litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.2litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.8litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55litre |
| Cruising range | from 520 to 890km |
| Fuel | 98 RON, 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO III |
| Top speed | 228km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 7.5second |
| Displacement | 1781cm3 |
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| Engine power | 180bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 500RPM |
| Maximum torque | 235Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 1950up to 5 000 RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Forced induction | Turbocharger |
| Intercooler | Yes |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 86.4mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.9m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4152mm |
| Width | 1735mm |
| Height | 1427mm |
| Wheelbase | 2513mm |
| Front track | 1513mm |
| Rear track | 1495mm |
| Ground clearance | 143mm |
| Kerb weight | 1180kg |
| Gross weight | 1690kg |
| Displacement | 510kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 350litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 1100litre |
| Front/rear axle load | 945/895kg |
| Permitted road-train weight | 3190kg |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Front suspension | MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 12.7 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 7.4 litres / 100km |
| Average | 9.4 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.