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2006 Audi A3 - Specs - Long Term Test Verdict

Below is an enthusiast article written by the automotive experts at Motor Trend. Even though it shares its powertrain and some of its underguts with certain Volkswagens, our 2006 Audi A3 still came off as an Audi with credibility. The engine was a joy ...     read more
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Long Term Verdict: 2006 Audi A3 2.0T

2006 Audi A3 Front Three Quarters View


2006 Audi A3 2.0T
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front engine, AWD
ENGINE TYPE Turbocharged I-4, alum block/head
VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
DISPLACEMENT 121.1 cu in/1984 cc
COMPRESSION RATIO 10.0:1
POWER (SAE NET) 200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
TORQUE (SAE NET) 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm
REDLINE 6500 rpm
WEIGHT TO POWER 16.7 lb/hp
TRANSMISSION 6-speed auto-clutch manual
AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIOS 4.06:1/3.74:1
SUSPENSION, FRONT;REAR Suspension, front; rear Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
STEERING RATIO 16.2:1
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK 3
BRAKES, F;R "12.3-in vented disc11.3-in disc, ABS"
WHEELS, F;R 7.5 x 17 in, cast aluminum
TIRES, F;R 225/45R17 94Y Pirelli PZero Rosso
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE 101.5 in
TRACK, F/R 59.9/58.8 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 168.7.0 x 77.1 x 56.0 in
TURNING CIRCLE 35.1 ft
CURB WEIGHT 3350 lb
WEIGHT DIST, F/R 61/39%
SEATING CAPACITY 5
HEADROOM, F/M/R 38.1 in
LEGROOM, F/M/R 41.2 in
SHOULDER ROOM, F/M/R 54.3 in
CARGO VOL BEHIND, F/M/R 19.5 cu ft
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30 2.4 sec
0-40 3.4
0-50 4.7
0-60 6.4
0-70 8.4
0-80 10.8
0-90 14.1
QUARTER MILE 15.0 sec @ 93.0 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 118 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION Lateral acceleration 0.84 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT 26.9 sec @ 0.63 g (avg)
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 2400 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
STABILITY/ TRACTION CONTROL Yes/yes
AIRBAGS Dual front, front side
BASIC WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 4 yrs/unlimited
FUEL CAPACITY 14.5 gal
EPA CITY/ HWY ECON 25/31 mpg
MT FUEL ECONOMY 16.4 mpg
CO2 EMISSIONS 0.71 lb/mile
RECOMMENDED FUEL Premium

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