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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Audi A3 Base (2001) price & specs
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Overview
The 2001 Audi A3 Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a MK1. The Audi A3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $44,950 before on-road costs.
This Audi A3 is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5700 rpm) and 210 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank
The Audi A3 measures 1423mm (56.0 inches) in height, 4152mm (163.5 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2513mm (98.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1175kg (2590.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 Base comes standard with 205/60 R16 front tyres and 205/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2001 Audi A3 Base has a 139mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 620kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
66.08 - 93.62 kW/t
62.08 kW/t
112.66 kW/t
Boot Space
350 litres
270 litres
470 litres
Price
$35,400 - $46,950
$25,990
$66,950
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
60,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 1 year
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,650 - 1,755 kg
1,500 kg
1,935 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 - 1,500 kg
800 kg
1,960 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
139 mm
139 mm
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Dimensions
4,152 mm
1,735 mm
1,423 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,152 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,513 mm |
| Load Capacity | 560 mm |
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Explore Audi A3 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Cc: 1781
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 5
Engine Stroke: 86.4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 55
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 5.4
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 44
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 8.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 28
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 8.5
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 5.4
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 217
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 135
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 150
Power Maximum Power Kw: 110
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 210
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Manual
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 33.8
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 858
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 38.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1100
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 12.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 350
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1513
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.5
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 139
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1423
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 163.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4152
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1735
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.9
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1495
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.8
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10900
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 98.9
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2513
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 973
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 936
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1429
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.1
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1399
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front One Touch Opening: yes
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 620
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1367
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1735
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3825
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1175
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2590
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6
Disc Player Boot Location: Boot
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Television: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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