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2016 Audi A3 1.8T Premium 2DR FWD Cabriolet

1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet

$36,600 MSRP
1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.6 sec

0-60 mph

15.8 sec

@ 87 mph

Horsepower • Torque
170 hp

Power

200 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,396 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2016

Make:

Audi

Model:

A3

Trim:

1.8T Premium 2DR FWD Cabriolet

Style:

1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet

Base Price:

$36,600

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,396 lbs

Length:

175 in.

Height:

55.5 in.

Wheelbase:

102.2 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

24 city / 35 hwy

Fuel:

13.2 gal. / 396 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 4,500 rpm

Torque:

200 ft-lbs @ 1,600 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.60 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

5,300 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.53 sec

0-60 mph:

7.87 sec

0-100 mph:

21.83 sec

Top Speed:

125 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.15 sec @ 70.3 mph

¼ mile:

15.8 sec @ 86.7 mph

½ mile:

25.04 sec @ 105.1 mph

1 mile:

40.77 sec @ 121 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/45HR17

Rear Tires:

P225/45HR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Auto-shift Manual

Final Drive:

4.12

Gear Ratios

1: 3.46

2: 2.05

3: 1.3

4: 0.9

5: 0.91

6: 0.76

R: 3.99

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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