| Trim Level, Color and Options | |
| Trim Level: | 1.8T (quattro) |
| Installed Options: |
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| Exterior Color: | Brilliant Black |
| Technical Specs | ||||
| Model: | 1.8T | |||
| Engine/Engine Design | ||||
| Type: | Four cylinder inline, turbocharged, charge air intercooling | |||
| Bore: | 3.18 in. (81 mm) | |||
| Stroke: | 3.40 in. (86.4 mm) | |||
| Displacement: | 1.8 liters - 107 cu. in. | |||
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | |||
| Horsepower (SAE Net): | 150 @ 5700 RPM | |||
| Torque: | 155 ft. lbs.@ 1750 RPM | |||
| Cylinder block: | Cast Iron | |||
| Crankshaft: | Forged Steel, 4 main bearings | |||
| Cylinder head: | Aluminum alloy | |||
| Valve Train: | DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters | |||
| Firing Order: | 1-3-4-2 | |||
| Cooling System: | Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan | |||
| Fuel/Ignition System: | Electronic multi-point sequential fuel injection, hot film air mass sensor, solid state direct ignition with multiple coils, dual knock sensors w/cylinder selective knock control and fully adaptive controls. | |||
| Emission System: | Dual 3-way catalytic converters w/individual oxygen sensors | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Type: | Quattro all-wheel drive | |||
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual | |||
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Gear Ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse Final Drive (quattro) |
Manual (Automatic) 3.778:1 (3.665:1) 2.176:1 (1.999:1) 1.429:1 (1.407:1) 1.029:1 (1.000:1) 0.838:1 (0.742:1) 3.444:1 (4.096:1) 3.889:1 (3.730:1) |
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| Steering | ||||
| Type: | Rack & pinion, servotronic - variable power assist | |||
| Ratio: | 17.1:1 | |||
| Turns (lock-to-lock): | 3.1 | |||
| Turning circle (curb-to-curb): | 36.4ft. (11.1 m) | |||
| Suspension | ||||
| Front: | Four link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorber (gas charged) | |||
| Rear (Fwd): | Torsion-beam azel with trailing arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) | |||
| Rear (quattro): | Double control arm (upper and lower), stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) | |||
| Brakes | ||||
| Service brake: | Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3), vacuum power assist, with asbestos-free linings, dual diagonal circuits and electronic rear brake pressure proportioning | |||
| Front, size and type: | 10.9 in. (276 mm) - Ventilated disc | |||
| Rear, size and type: | 9.6 in. (245 mm) - Solid disc | |||
| Wheels & Tires | ||||
| Wheel size: | 7j x 15 inch cast aluminum, eight spoke design (7J x 16, Cast aluminum alloy; seven spoke design optional) | |||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R 15 H speed rated all season radial (205/55 R 16 ZR or WR speed rated high performance radial optional) | |||
| Body | ||||
| Material: | Fully galvanized (both sides) steel | |||
| Corrosion protection: | Multi-step anti-corrosion process | |||
| Capacities | ||||
| Engine Oil: | 4.2 U.S. quarts (4 liter) | |||
| Fuel Tank: | 15.9 U.S. gallons | |||
| Cooling System: | 6.9 U.S. quarts | |||
| Exterior Dimensions | ||||
| Wheelbase: | 102.6 in. | |||
| Front Track: | 59.0. (1498 mm) | |||
| Rear Track: | 58.1 in. | |||
| Overall lenth: | 178.0 in. (4522 mm) | |||
| Overall Width: | 68.2 in. (1733 mm) | |||
| Height (unloaded): | 55.8 in. (1418 mm) | |||
| Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in. (110 mm) | |||
| Curb Weight (quattro/manual): | 3241 lbs (1470 kg) | |||
| Interior Dimensions | ||||
| Seating Capacity: | 5 | |||
| Front Leg room: | 41.3 (1049 mm) | |||
| Rear Leg room: | 33.4 in. (848 mm) | |||
| Interior Volume Front: | 49.7 cu. ft | |||
| Interior Volume Rear: | 38.0 cu. ft | |||
| Luggage cpacity: | 13.7 cu. ft | |||
| Performance (quattro models) | ||||
| 0-50 mph (0-80 kmh): | 5.8 sec | |||
| 0-60 mph (0-100 kmh): | 8.1 sec | |||
| 1/4 Mile: | 15.9 sec | |||
| Top estimated speed: | 130 mph (203 kmh) - Electronically limted for North America | |||
| Fuel Economy (quattro models) | ||||
| City: | 21 mpg | |||
| Highway: | 29 mpg | |||
| Combined: | 24 mpg | |||
| Standard Features | |
| Technical: |
• 1.8 liter 150 hp turbo engine with direct ignition, electronic turbo • 5-speed manual trasmission with synchronized reverse gear • "quattro IV" - permanent all-wheel drive system, includes Torsen torque sensing center differential; front and rear electronic differential locks (EDL) • Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) with electronic differential lock (EDL) and electronic rear brake pressure regulation • CFC-free air conditioning refrigerant • Fully galvanized steel unibody contruction with aluminum hood |
| Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Steering: |
• 7j x 16 10-spoke cast alloy sport wheels with 205/55 16 high performance tires • Four link front suspension • Torsion beam trailing arm rear axle with under floor coil springs (Fwd models) • Double A-arm rear suspension (quattro models) • Tilt and telescopic (manual) adjustable steering column • Rack and pinion power steering |
| Exterior: |
• 5 mph (Federal standard) bumpers, painted in body color (Sedan models) • Retractable high pressure headlight washers • Protective side moldings, painted in body color • Black trim around side windows • B-pillar trim in high gloss material • Body color outside mirror; left side flat, right side convex • Heatable windshield washer nozzles |
| Exterior lighting: |
• Aerodynamic 3-way headlight assembly with VF (variable focus) reflectors, including integrated ellipsoid low beam • Two front fog lights located in lower front bumper • One rear fog light in left rear light • White side turn indicator lights in front fenders with amber shine-through bulbs |
| Comfort and Convenience: |
• Fully automatic climate control with sun intensity control • Power windows with: "one touch down" for all four windows; "pinch protection" for all four windows; "one touch up" for front windows; driver controlled lock out switch for rear power windows • Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and speed up features • Power central locking system (doors, deck lid, and fuel door), with selective unlock (enables unlocking of a single door or all doors), plus: Convenience close feature for windows and sunroof; master switch located in driver and front passenger door; convenient open for windows. • Electrically adjustable outside mirrors with defog feature • Illuminated vanity mirrors in left and right front sunvisors • Third, middle sunvisor above rearview mirror • 4 assist handles in headliner with slow retraction feature • Radio frequency remote locking system with selective unlock and panic function. Also activates interior lights and alarm system. • Interior lights in front and rear headliner with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and automatic switch on when key is withdrawn from ignition • Illuminated glove box, rear cargo area, lighter and ashtrays • Folding ignition key with remote controls |
| Seating: |
• Front "comfort" seats with manual height adjustment and variable seat-back adjustment and lockable head restraints • Front seat back map pockets • 60/40 split fold rear seats with individual locks • Head restraints, solid type for front and rear outer seating positions • 2 adjustable head restraints for rear seat |
| Interior: |
• Leatherette seat upholstery • Front and rear floor mats • Matching upholstery on front center armrest and door panel inserts • Aluminum trim on dashboard and door panel interior beltline • Leather covered transmission shift knob and shift boot • Folding front center armrest with adjustable height and storage area for Audi cellular telephone • Full length center console with: storage tray and rear ashtray; dual cupholders; 12v power outlet with lighter • Fold down rear center armrest with First-aid kit • Aluminum door sill trim with Audi script • Climate control panel (in center console) with integrated heated seat switches • Ambient lighting in headliner for dash and center console • Illuminated air vent controls in dashboard • Four tie-down eyelets with luggage net in trunk • Expandable ski sack • Tool kit located in left rear storage compartment in luggage area |
| Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment: |
• Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control; including: white numbering with red pointers, digital clock with date, voltmeter; tachometer, electronic speedometer; fuel gauge, oil temperature gauge; various warning lights • Digital odometer with service interval indicator • Driver infomation display including: outside temperature display plus 5-function trip computer; radio/telephone display; active Auto Check system with speed warning device; pictogram display for open door and trunk • Windshield wipers with 4-position adjustable intermittent interval rate • Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft deterrent light and interior monitoring sensors with defeat switch in driver's side B-pillar • Symphony AM/FM radio with: in-dash one-disc CD player; cassette player; RDS (Radio display system displays radio station call letters and other information); GALA (Graduated Audio Level Adjustment, varies volume based on vehicle speed); CD changer operation capability • 8-speaker 80 watt sound system without subwoofer • Four channel rear window glass radio antenna • Pre-wiring for Motorola hands-free telephone (includes speaker, microphone and transceiver mounting bracket) • Pre-wiring for 6-disc CD changer • Rear window defroster |
| Safety: |
• Driver and front passenger next generation airbags supplemental restraints • Driver and front passenger seat mounted side airbag supplemental restraints • Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning and height adjustable upper mounts and belt force limiters • Rear outer seat belts with automatic pretensioners and angle adjustment • Rear center lap belt • Front passenger side, and rear safety belts with ALR (automatic retractor lock, a ratcheting mechanism for conveniently securing a child seats) • Central locking system with safety unlock feature (unlocks doors and turns on interior lights if airbag deploys) • Active reflectors in rear of all doors • First Aid kit located in rear center armrest • Emergency warning triangle located in trunk |