Audi A3 1996 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Audi A3 | All carmakers | Audi A3 | |
| 1996 | +4% | +7% | +2% | +10% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 1997 | +3% | +7% | +3% | +12% |
| 1998 | +3% | +7% | +4% | +12% |
| 1999 | +3% | +7% | +5% | +12% |
| 2000 | +4% | +7% | +5% | +12% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Audi A3.
Audi A3 1996 8L hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 28.2 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +7% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 42.4 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 39.5 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +8% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi A3 1996 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.9 liters per 100 km or 15% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Audi A3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.9 litres per 100 km or 13% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Audi A3 advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI 90 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Audi A3 with 1.8 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Audi A3 1998 1.8 5V Turbo 180 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A3 1996 1.6 100 HP manual | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+5% |
| Audi A3 1996 1.6 100 HP automatic | 27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km |
26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+5% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V 125 HP manual | 28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km |
27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+4% |
| Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V 125 HP automatic | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km+10% |
| Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V Turbo 150 HP manual | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+13% |
| Audi A3 1996 1.8 5V Turbo 150 HP automatic | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+6% |
| Audi A3 1998 1.8 5V Turbo quattro 150 HP 4x4 manual | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km-1% |
| Audi A3 1998 1.8 5V Turbo 180 HP manual | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km+19% |
| Audi A3 1998 1.8 5V Turbo 180 HP automatic | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
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| Audi A3 1998 1.8 5V Turbo quattro 180 HP 4x4 manual | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km+4% |
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI 90 HP manual | 48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km |
43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+10% |
| Audi A3 1996 1.9 TDI 90 HP automatic | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+5% |
| Audi A3 1997 1.9 TDI 110 HP manual | 48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km |
42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+14% |
| Audi A3 1997 1.9 TDI 110 HP automatic | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+11% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.