Audi A3 8L
The Audi A3 8L (2000–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 53 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: 8L · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm RDW | 4,152–4,159 mm |
| Width | 1,740–1,760 mm RDW | 1,735–1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,390–1,410 mm Traficom | 1,415–1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500–2,510 mm RDW | 2,513–2,519 mm |
| Front track | 1,500–1,529 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,479–1,511 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,065–1,375 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,165–1,475 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,650–1,960 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,200–1,600 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 580–730 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 183–238 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 148–310 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/65R15, 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 205/60R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 65.8% (65.1–66.6) | 69.2% | 15,558 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48.0% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 46.8% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 38.7% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 32.3% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 25.8% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 25.4% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 53 versions of the Audi A3 8L
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United Kingdom 53 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20031.6 (102 PS) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 20031.6 (102 PS) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 20031.8 (125 PS) | 1.8 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 20031.8 (125 PS) | 1.8 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 20031.8T (150 PS) | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 20031.8T (150 PS) | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 20031.8T Quattro (180 PS) | 1.8 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Petrol | – | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 20031.9 TDI (100 PS) | 1.9 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 20031.9 TDI (100 PS) | 1.9 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 20031.9 TDI (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 20031.9 TDI Quattro (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | – | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2001–20021.6 (102 bhp) | 1.6 L | 76 kW (103 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2001–20021.6 (102 bhp) | 1.6 L | 76 kW (103 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8 20v SE & Sport Models (125 bhp) · 1.8 20v S, SE & Sport Models (125 bhp) · 1.8 (125 bhp) | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 20021.8 (125 bhp) | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8T (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8T (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8T Quattro (180 bhp) | 1.8 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Petrol | – | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI (100 bhp) | 1.9 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI (100 bhp) | 1.9 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI Quattro Sport (130 bhp) · 1.9 TDI Quattro (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | – | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 20011.6 S, SE & Sport Models (101 bhp) · 1.6 S (101 bhp) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 20011.6 S, SE & Sport Models (101 bhp) · 1.6 S & Sport Models (101 bhp) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
| 20011.6 SE & Sport Models (101 bhp) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 20011.6 SE (101 bhp) | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v S (125 bhp) | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v SE & Sport Models (125 bhp) · 1.8 20v S, SE & Sport Models (125 bhp) | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v S (125 bhp) | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 20011.8 T Sport (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 216 g/km |
| 20011.8 T Sport (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v Quattro (180 bhp) · 1.8 20v T Quattro (180 bhp) | 1.8 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Petrol | – | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 226 g/km |
| 20011.8T (180 bhp) | 1.8 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 20011.8T (180 bhp) | 1.8 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI S (90 bhp) | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.9–5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 132–140 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI SE (90 bhp) · 1.9 TDI S & SE Models (90 bhp) | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI SE & Sport Models (110 bhp) · 1.9 TDI S, SE & Sport Models (110 bhp) | 1.9 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI S (110 bhp) | 1.9 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI S, SE & Sport Models Tiptronic (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI S, SE & Sport Models (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI Quattro Sport (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | – | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI S, SE & Sport Tiptronic Models (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 20001.6 101bhp | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 20001.6 101bhp | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 110bhp | 1.8 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 138 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 110bhp | 1.8 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 20001.8 125bhp | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 20001.8 125bhp | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 20001.8 T 150bhp | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 20001.8 T 150bhp | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 20001.8 T Quattro 180bhp | 1.8 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Petrol | – | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 90bhp | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 90bhp | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.