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Reviews homepage -> Audi reviews -> 2008 Audi A3 -> 2.0 TDI S line S tronic technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 128
0-62 mph (seconds): 9.4

Urban mpg: 38.7
Extra urban mpg: 61.4
Combined mpg: 50.4
CO2 (g/km): 148


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4238
Height (mm): 1424
Width (mm): 1765
Wheelbase (mm): 2578
Front track (mm): 1534
Rear track (mm): 1507
Cargo volume (litres): 260
Gross weight (kg): 1995
Kerb weight (kg): 1495
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1700
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 55


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder inline turbodiesel mounted transversely in front.

Management: Emissions controlled to EU IV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1968
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (16-valve).
Max. power (bhp): 138 at 4200 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 236 at 1750 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox fitted to test car. Front-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: McPherson struts with lower wishbones, aluminium subframe, tubular anti-roll bar, track-stabilising steering roll radius.

Rear: Four-link rear suspension with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement, subframe, tubular anti-roll bar.

Steering: Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance.

Brakes: Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split. ESP with electronic brake-force distribution EBD, ABS; hydraulic brake assist; brake servo with dual-rate function, electronic differential lock EDL, front: 381mm ventilated discs, rear: 381mm solid discs.

Wheels: 18-inch alloys as part of S line trim.








 

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