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Technical data

This 1.8 AT (125 hp) engine was fitted in the 8L Hatchback (5-door), which was produced by Audi from 1996 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 12 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.

Body

Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Length4152mm
Width1735mm
Height1427mm
Wheelbase2513mm
Front track1513mm
Rear track1495mm
Ground clearance143mm
Max. boot capacity1100litre
Min. boot capacity350litre
Kerb weight1165kg
Gross weight1725kg
Displacement560kg
Permitted road-train weight3225kg

Engine

Engine typeGasoline
Displacement1781cm3
Engine power125bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 000RPM
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Cylinder layoutInline
Number of cylinders4
Bore81mm
Stroke86.4mm
Valves per cylinder5
Maximum torque170Nm
RPM at max torque4200RPM

Power & fuel consumption

Fuel95 RON, 92 RON
Top speed197km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)11.2second
City fuel consumption per 100 km13.2litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km6.7litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9.1litre
Fuel tank capacity55litre
Emission standardEURO II
Cruising rangefrom 420 to 820km

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionMacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspension Torsion, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive
Turning circle10.9m
Number of gears4

Real-world consumption (est.)

City15.8 litres / 100km
Highway8 litres / 100km
Average10.9 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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