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AUDI A3 (8P)
3.2 V6
250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
0-100 km/h 6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 200 hp250 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,189cc195cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,525kg3,362lb |
| Gross weight | 2,085kg4,597lb |
| Power-to-weight | 164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.4s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 60L |
| Estimated range | 612km380mi Calculated |
| CO2 emissions | 235g/km |
Engine and drivetrain
| Transmission | Dual-clutchManual |
|---|---|
| Engine | BDB, BMJ |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine configuration | VR-engine |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,203mm165in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,765mm69in |
| Height | 1,421mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,578mm101in |
| Front track | 1,536mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,517mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 281L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,031L |
| Doors | 3 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6 | 250 hp 186 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6 | 6.4 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6 | 260 km/h 162 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6 | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.
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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,573 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6PowerTorque
- AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6 | 6,300 rpm | 2,500-3,000 rpm | 6,550 rpm |
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