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AUDI A3 2003-2005 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Entry Premium
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005

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There were not too many compact-segment premium hatchbacks in 2003 when Audi introduced the second generation of its Golf-based vehicle.

When Audi launched the first generation of the A3, many people laughed and asked why someone would pay more money for a stylish Golf. But the German carmaker proved that it was the right car at the right moment. Even though it shared its underpinnings with its more famous brother from VW, it had some extra features that made the A3 a best-seller.

Walter da Silva penned the A3's second generation and installed the new front grille design theme introduced on the Audi A8 W12. Unlike the A3 Sportback, which was longer and featured five doors, the A3 offered only two wide ones. Its look, with an ascending beltline and raked-forward C-pillars, showed a sportier image than its sibling. Even though it was based on the same PQ35 platform as the Golf, it looked different. At the back, the car received a new bumper and corner-mounted taillights, smaller than on its sibling. Its third stop-light was installed on the roof spoiler.

Inside, the carmaker installed a new instrument cluster with a four-dial layout where the speedometer and tachometer flanked an LCD. At the same time, the upper side of the panel showed the fuel level and coolant temperature gauges. Depending on the trim level, the A3 featured either wood or aluminum trims. At the front, there was room enough even for tall occupants, but in the back, the carmaker offered limited legroom when compared with the five-door version. Still, it was adequate for average-sized passengers.

AUDI A3 2003, 2004, 2005
  9 gasoline engines
  • 1.6L 5MT (102 HP)
  • 1.6L 6AT (102 HP)
  • 1.6L FSI 5MT (115 HP)
  • 2.0 TFSI quattro 6MT (200 HP)
  • 2.0L FSI 6AT (150 HP)
  • 2.0L FSI 6MT (150 HP)
  • 2.0L TFSI 6AT (200 HP)
  • 3.2L V6 quattro 6AT (250 HP)
  • 3.2L V6 quattro 6MT (250 HP)
  3 diesel engines
  • 1.9L TDI 5MT (105 HP)
  • 2.0L TDI 6AT (140 HP)
  • 2.0L TDI 6MT (140 HP)

AUDI A3
1.6L 5MT (102 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (102 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1595 cm3
Power:75 KW @ 5600 RPM
102 HP @ 5600 RPM
101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2657 lbs (1205 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3891.8 lbs (1765 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:167 g/km

AUDI A3
1.6L 6AT (102 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 6AT (102 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1595 cm3
Power:75 KW @ 5600 RPM
102 HP @ 5600 RPM
101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2712 lbs (1230 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:182 g/km

AUDI A3
1.6L FSI 5MT (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L FSI 5MT (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 6000 RPM
116 HP @ 6000 RPM
114 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:114 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
155 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2701.1 lbs (1225 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3935.9 lbs (1785 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km

AUDI A3
2.0 TFSI quattro 6MT (200 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 TFSI quattro 6MT (200 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:147 KW @ 5100 RPM
200 HP @ 5100 RPM
197 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 RPM
280 Nm @ 1800-5000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.9 in (4214 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3042 lbs (1380 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4266 lbs (1935 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:211 g/km

AUDI A3
2.0L FSI 6AT (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L FSI 6AT (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6000 RPM
150 HP @ 6000 RPM
148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
201 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2822 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4057 lbs (1840 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:185 g/km

AUDI A3
2.0L FSI 6MT (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L FSI 6MT (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6000 RPM
150 HP @ 6000 RPM
148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
201 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:131.1 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2811.4 lbs (1275 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4046.2 lbs (1835 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:164 g/km

AUDI A3
2.0L TFSI 6AT (200 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TFSI 6AT (200 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:147 KW @ 5100 RPM
200 HP @ 5100 RPM
197 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 RPM
280 Nm @ 1800-5000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.9 in (4214 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/59.3 in (1,534/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3042 lbs (1380 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4277 lbs (1940 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:185 g/km

AUDI A3
3.2L V6 quattro 6AT (250 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 quattro 6AT (250 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3189 cm3
Power:184 KW @ 6300 RPM
250 HP @ 6300 RPM
247 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 2500-3000 RPM
320 Nm @ 2500-3000 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3362 lbs (1525 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4597 lbs (2085 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined:23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:238 g/km

AUDI A3
3.2L V6 quattro 6MT (250 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 quattro 6MT (250 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3189 cm3
Power:184 KW @ 6300 RPM
250 HP @ 6300 RPM
247 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 2500-3000 RPM
320 Nm @ 2500-3000 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3296.5 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4531.3 lbs (2055 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:254 g/km

AUDI A3
1.9L TDI 5MT (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:77 KW @ 4000 RPM
105 HP @ 4000 RPM
103 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
249 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2855.5 lbs (1295 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4090.3 lbs (1855 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Highway:57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined:48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:130 g/km

AUDI A3
2.0L TDI 6AT (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6AT (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1968 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 4000 RPM
140 HP @ 4000 RPM
138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM
320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3020 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4255 lbs (1930 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Highway:49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km

AUDI A3
2.0L TDI 6MT (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6MT (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1968 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 4000 RPM
140 HP @ 4000 RPM
138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM
320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.5 in (4204 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:60/59.7 in (1,524/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2954.7 lbs (1340 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4189.5 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Highway:52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:145 g/km
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