AUDI A3 · 1.9 TDI Attraction · Hatchback · 1997 ‐ 2000

From 1997 Audi began manufacture of cars type A3, modification 1.9 TDI Attraction and terminated it in 2000. This vehicle has three doors, the body is shaped like a hatchback, weight 1.2 tons and length 4.2 meters, that can seat 5 people in sum.

«A3 1.9 TDI Attraction» auto with a 4-speed automatic gear shift is fitted to the front wheels. This auto can be accelerated for 11.7 seconds to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 191 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «direct injection fuel system», which generate a maximum output of 110 horsepower at 4150 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 8.8 liters in the city driving mode, on the suburban 4.8 l, and the average fuel rate is 6.2 l per 100 kilometers. Tank capacity is 55 l of diesel, what lets to drive roughly 888 km unrefueled.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks brakes and attached to the undercarriage through suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 195/65VR15.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Audi A3 got the great number of stars - four, indicating that it is a well safe auto. Furthermore to active safety systems (ABS, EBD), it is also equipped with passive systems of safety (driver, passenger, side airbags).