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Audi A3 Base (2001) price & specs
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Overview
The 2001 Audi A3 Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a MK1. The Audi A3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $37,400 before on-road costs.
This Audi A3 is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 75 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 148 Nm of torque (at 3800 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic 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 2513mm (98.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1135kg (2502.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 Base comes standard with 205/60 R15 front tyres and 205/60 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2001 Audi A3 Base has a 139mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 600kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
66.08 - 93.62 kW/t
62.08 kW/t
112.66 kW/t
Boot Space
350 litres
270 litres
470 litres
Price
$35,400 - $46,950
$25,990
$66,950
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
60,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,650 - 1,755 kg
1,500 kg
1,935 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 - 1,500 kg
800 kg
1,960 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
139 mm
139 mm
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Dimensions
4,152 mm
1,735 mm
1,423 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,152 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,513 mm |
| Load Capacity | 560 mm |
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Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Engine
Bore Engine: 81
Engine (cc): 1595
Compression Ratio: 10.3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 77.4
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Main Capacity (L): 55
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.8
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.8
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 184
Maximum Speed (mph): 114
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 102
Maximum Power (kW): 75
Maximum Torque (Nm): 148
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 33.8
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 858
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 38.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 1100
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 350
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59.6
Front Track (mm): 1513
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 139
Overall Height (in): 56
Overall Height (mm): 1423
Overall Length (in): 163.5
Overall Length (mm): 4152
Overall Width (in): 68.3
Overall Width (mm): 1735
Rear Track (in): 58.9
Rear Track (mm): 1495
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Wheelbase (in): 98.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2513
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.3
Front Headroom (mm): 973
Rear Headroom (in): 36.9
Rear Headroom (mm): 936
Front Hip Room (in): 56.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1429
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1399
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Safety Operation for Rear Power Windows: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1323
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1695
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3737
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1135
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2502
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Boot Capacity: 6
Location: Boot
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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