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    1998 Audi A3 Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $39,950

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 1998 Audi A3 Base is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Audi A3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at $39,950.

    This Audi A3 is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 92 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 173 Nm of torque (at 4100 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 2512mm (98.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1140kg (2513.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 Base comes standard with 205/60 R15 V front tyres and 205/60 R15 V rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    Best For
    Family
    City driving
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    Acceleration
    10.1Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    3D hatchback
    petrol
    1.8L
    front
    5 MT
    5
    3

    Dimensions

    1423mm
    1735mm
    4152mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeMULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)1781
    Size (L)1.8L
    Cylinders4
    CamshaftDual Overhead Cam
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder20
    Power92kW
    Power RPM6000
    Torque173Nm
    Torque RPM4100
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio-

    Transmission5 SP MANUAL
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension FrontStrut
    Suspension RearTorsion Beam
    Steering Mechanism-
    Drivefront

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)-
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)9
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)6
    Tank Size (L)55
    Fuel TypeUnleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined-
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front205/60 R15 V
    Tyre Rear205/60 R15 V
    Front Rim Size6x15
    Rear Rim Size6x15

    Vehicle Height (mm)1423
    Vehicle Length (mm)4152
    Vehicle Width (mm)1735
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)2512
    Turning Circle (m)10900
    Unladen Weight (kg)1140
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)1650
    Track Front (mm)1513
    Track Rear (mm)1492
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1200
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)600

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors3
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date1998-08-13

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution StandardADR 79/01