Controls and safe operation techniques (Audi A3 8L)

Attachment points for the towing hitch

A - attachment points

B - not less than 77 mm

C - 850 mm

Specifications

Petrol engines

All models except those equipped with 132 kW engines (AJQ): Unleaded gasoline is no worse than AI-95.

It is permissible to use unleaded gasoline no worse than AI-91, but the engine power will decrease.

Models with 132 kW engines (AJQ): Unleaded gasoline no worse than AI-98. It is allowed to use unleaded gasoline no worse than AI-95, but the engine power will decrease.

Diesel engines

Diesel fuel according to DIN EN1) 590 Cetane number not less than 49.



Biodiesel fuel according to E DIN 51 606 PME (vegetable oil methyl ester).

Contains almost no sulfur. Therefore, when PME burns, there is almost no emission of sulfur dioxide (S02).

Exhaust gases contain less:

• carbon monoxide,
• hydrocarbon,
• soot.

Minor power loss and increased fuel consumption may occur.

In cold weather, mainly fill up with diesel fuel. It is permissible to use PME at temperatures down to -10°C.

At temperatures below -10°C, diesel fuel should be added in a 1:1 ratio to prevent curdling of the RME fuel.

Operation of diesel in winter conditions

When using summer diesel fuel at temperatures below 0°C, engine operation may be interrupted due to thickening of the fuel as a result of paraffin release.

Therefore, use "winter" diesel fuel. Depending on the brand, winter fuel ensures trouble-free operation at temperatures from -15°C to -22°C.

Do not add gasoline to diesel fuel or similar thinners.

If the fuel quality is low, it may be necessary to remove water from the fuel filter sump more often than specified in the maintenance schedule.

To remove water, unscrew the screw plug at the bottom of the filter by hand. Water accumulation in the filter can cause engine malfunction.

Specific fuel consumption according to 93/116/EC in l/100 km

The values for your vehicle are provided on the sticker in the spare wheel well (The values in brackets are for models with AT).

	Urban/Extra-urban/Mixed/CO₂ content g /km
1.6	10.5 (11.4)/5.9 (6.6)/7.6 (8.4)/182 (202)
1.8	11.8 (13.3)/6.4 (6.8)/8.4 (9.2)/202 (221)
1.8 T	10.6 (12.9)/6.2 (6.6)/7.8 (8.9)/187 (214)
1.9 TDI (AGR, ALH)	6.5 (8.8)/4.1 (4.8)/4.9 (6.2)/132 (167)
1.9 TDI (AHF)	6.5 (8.8)/4.0 (4.8)/4.9 (6.2)/132 (167)
Filling tanks
Fuel tank	55 l or 62 l on all-wheel drive models
including reserve stock	7 l or 8 l on all-wheel drive models
Windscreen washer	3 l, 5.5 l with headlight washers
Dynamic qualities
	Maximum speed / Acceleration time to 100 km/h (The values in brackets are for models with AT)
1.6 (AEH)	189 (184)/10.9 (12.7)
1.8 (AGN)	202 (197)/9.6 (11.2)
1.8 T (AGU, AQA)	217 (214)/8.2 (9.2)
1.8 T (AJQ)	228 (226)/7.5 (–)
1.9 TDI (AGR, ALH)	181 (177)/12.4 (13.7)
1.9 TDI (AHF)	194 (191)/10.5 (11.7)
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	205 (200)/9.2 (9.8)
All-wheel drive models
1.8 T (AGU, AQA)	215 (–)/8.2 (–)
1.8 T (AJQ)	225 (–)/7.5 (–)
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	203 (–)/9.1 (–)

Tyre size/Rim size/Press-fit depth

• 195/65 R15 91H//6J x 15 H2//38 mm
• 185/65R15 88Q/T/H M+S//6J x 15 H2//38 mm
• 205/65 R15 89H//6J x 15 H2//38 mm
• 205/55 R16 91V//6J x 15 H2//44.5 mm
• 185/65R15//6J x 15 H2//38 mm
• Spare wheel T125/90 R15

Air pressure in front/rear tires

Average load:

• Tires 195/65 R15, 205/65 R15, 205/55 R16 1.8//1.8
• Tires 185/65R15, 225/45 R17W 2.1//2.1

Full load:

• Tires 195/65 R15, 205/65 R15, 205/55 R16 2.2//2.7
• Tires 185/65R15, 225/45 R17W 2.5//2.8
• Small spare tire 4.2//4.2

Nominal air pressure values for all factory-installed normal tire sizes (summer tires, all-season tires) are indicated on the sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The pressure of the emergency spare tire is indicated on the sidewall of the tire.

Weight data

	Maximum permissible gross weight, kg//Weight of the vehicle, kg
1.6	1650(1695)//1165(1210)
1.8	1720(1745)//1235(1260)
1.8 T(AGU, AQA)	1735(1755)//1250(1270)
1.8 T (AJQ)	1740(1785)//1255(1300)
1.9 TDI(AGR, ALH)	1745(–)//1260(–)
1.9 TDI (AHF)	1750(–)//1265(–)
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	1760(1805)//1275(1300)
All-wheel drive models
1.8 T(AGU, AQA)	1850(–)//1365(–)
1.8 T(AJQ)	1865(–)//1380(–)
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	1880(–)//1395(–)
	Maximum permissible load on the front axle//on the rear axle, kg
1.6	875 (920)//925(925)
1.8	940(965)//930(930)
1.8 T (AGU, AQA)	955(975)//930(930)
1.8 T (AJQ)	960(1010)//930(925)
1.9 TDI (AGR, ALH)	970(–)//925(–)
1.9 TDI (AHF)	975(–)//925(–)
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	985(1020)//925(930)
All-wheel drive models
1.8 T(AGU, AQA)	970(–)//1030(–)
1.8 T(AJQ)	990(–)//1025(–)
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	1005(–)//1025(–)
Maximum permissible roof load	100
Maximum permissible load on a trailer towbar	75
Trailer weight, kg
	A trailer not equipped with brakes
1.6	580/600
1.8	610/630
1.8 T (AGU, AQA)	620/630
1.8 T (AJQ)	620/650
1.9 TDI (AGR, ALH)	630/–
1.9 TDI (AHF)	630/–
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	630/660
All-wheel drive models
1.8 T	680/–
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	690/–
	Trailer equipped with brakes
On slopes, %	up to 12 / up to 8
1.6	1200(1200)/1400(1400)
1.8	1200(1300)/1400(1500)
1.8 T	1300(1500)/1500(1500)
1.9 TDI (AGR, ALH)	1300(–)/1500(–)
1.9 TDI (AHF)	1400(–)/1500(–)
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	1400(1500)/1500(1500)
All-wheel drive models	1500(–)/1600(–)
Train weight, 12% grade
1.6	2900/2945
1.8	2970/3095
1.8 T (AGU, AQA)	3085/3305
1.8 T (AJQ)	3090/3335
1.9 TDI (AGR, ALH)	3095/–
1.9 TDI (AHF)	3200/–
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	3210/3355
All-wheel drive models
1.8 T (AGU, AQA)	3400/–
1.8 T (AJQ)	3410/–
1.9 TDI (ASZ)	3430/–

Main dimensions, mm

Length	4152
Width	1735
Width with mirrors	1904
Height of the equipped vehicle, approximately	1427
Wheel base	2513
Track
Front wheels	1513
Rear wheels	1495
Minimum turning diameter, m	10.9
Interior dimensions
Front seat height, mm	973
Height of rear seats, mm	936
Free length (along a broken line) front seats, mm	880–1130
Free length of rear seats, mm	590–845
Width of front armrests, mm	1429
Width over rear armrests, mm	1399
Trunk dimensions	(The values in brackets are for models with all-wheel drive)
Length with normal and inverted positions of the rear seat cushion, mm	858 and 1492
Maximum width, mm	1033
Width over wheel housings, mm	995
Vertical depth, mm	535 (429)
Loading height under ceiling, mm	910 (811)
Capacity, when loaded with parallelepipeds measuring 200x100x50, the second value when loaded to the ceiling, l	350/1100

Tightening forces of threaded connections

• Wheel nuts##120 Nm

* Items marked with an asterisk are standard equipment on certain models only, are optional on certain models only, or are offered in certain export markets only.

Documentation

The document folder of your car, along with the operating manual, also includes the service book. In addition, in the document folder you will find the brochure "On the Road" with phone numbers where, if necessary, you can get qualified assistance in Europe.

Depending on the model and configuration of the vehicle, various additional instructions may also be included (for example, on the operation of a radio system).

Proper use of the vehicle, combined with regular maintenance and service, contributes to its safety and is, in addition, in many cases one of the conditions for accepting warranty claims.

Service book

The service book contains, in particular:

• the main parameters of your car;
• fuel consumption and carbon monoxide emissions values in exhaust gases;
• information on maintenance intervals;
• maintenance regulations.

The service book also documents the compliance with the maintenance regulations. This can be of great importance when making warranty claims.

The service book must be presented each time you visit an Audi service station.