Specs - 2008 Audi A3 Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | S-Line |
|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.3 x - TBD - | 12.3 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - |
| Engine | BASE | S-Line |
|---|
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 3.2L/195 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 5100-6000 | 250 @ 6300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 207 @ 1800-5000 | 236 @ 2800-3200 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | S-Line |
|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.0 | 56.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 168.7 | 168.7 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 101.5 | 101.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 77.4 | 77.4 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | S-Line |
|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Steering | BASE | S-Line |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Speed-Sensitive | Speed-Sensitive |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.11 | 35.11 |
| Suspension | BASE | S-Line |
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| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut, |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Four Link | Four Link, |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Stabilizer Bar | Sport |
| Tires | BASE | S-Line |
|---|
| Front Tire Size | P225/45YR17 | P225/45R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/45YR17 | P225/45R17 |
| Transmission | BASE | S-Line |
|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | DSG Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 6 | 6 |
| Vehicle | BASE | S-Line |
|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.2 | 41.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.4 | 54.4 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 88.9 | 88.9 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.0 | 37.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 34.8 | 34.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.8 | 52.8 |
| Weight Information | BASE | S-Line |
|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3263 | 3660 |