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Research your Audi A3
Check our Buying Guide for a review, specs, and pictures of the 2008 Audi A3.
2008 Audi A3 Sportback
Layout:
front-engine / FWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,263
3,660 (Quattro)
Weight distribution: 61 / 39
58 / 42 (Quattro)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 14.5
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.1
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.3 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4 turbocharged; cast-iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT); FSI
Displacement: 1,984
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 200 at 5,100 - 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 207 at 1,800 - 5,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 21 - 22 (DSG)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 29
 
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 3,195
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 95.9
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Power [hp]: 250 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft]: 236 at 2,800 - 3,200
Mileage City [mpg]: 18
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 25
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.36, 2.09, 1.47, 1.10, 1.11, 0.93
Final Drive: 3.94 (1st - 4th); 3.09 (5th & 6th)
Available with: FrontTrak
 
Type: 6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 3.46, 2.15, 1.46, 1.08, 1.09, 0.92
Final Drive: 4.06 (1st - 4th); 3.14 (5th & 6th)
Available with: FrontTrak
 
Type: 6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 2.93, 1.83, 1.30, 0.98, 1.03, 0.83
Final Drive: 4.80 (1st - 4th); 3.60 (5th & 6th)
Available with: Quattro
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 168.7
Width [in.]: 77.4
Height [in.]: 56.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 101.5
Front Track [in.]: 59.9
60.4 (Quattro)
Rear Track [in.]: 58.8
59.3 (Quattro)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 95.2
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.9
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.9
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.8
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.4
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 19.5