Technical Specs

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Type: Four cylinder inline, turbocharged, charged air intercooling
Bore: 3.18 in. (81 mm)
Stroke: 3.40 in. (86.4 mm)
Displacement: 107 cu. in. (1781 cc)
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Horsepower: 180 @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 173 ft. lbs.@ 1950-4700 RPM
Cylinder block: Cast Iron
Crankshaft: Forged Steel, 5 main bearings
Cylinder head: Aluminum alloy
Valve Train: DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Cooling System: Water-cooled,

Fuel/Ignition System: ME 7.5 Motronic with 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, electronic throttle control

Emission System: Dual 3-way catalytic converters w/ dual oxygen sensors

Drivetrain
Type: Front wheel drive quattro all-wheel drive
Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission
Gear Ratios:
1st 3.818:1
2nd 2.105:1
3rd 1.345:1
4th 0.972:1
5th 0.970:1
Reverse 4.630:1
Final Drive 3.316:1

Steering
Type: Rack & pinion, servotronic - vehicle speed variable power assist
Ratio: 15.6:1
Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.8
Turning circle (curb-to-curb): 34.2 ft. (10.45 m)

Suspension
Front: MacPherson strut (gas charged) with 3-point lower control arm, directly coupled stabilizer, negative roll radius
Rear: Torsion-beam axle with trailing arms, stabilizer bar, separate coil spring and shock absorbers (gas charged), toe correcting axle bushings Parallelogram multi-link independent, stabilizer bar, coil spring/chock absorber (gas charged)

Brakes
Service brake: Anti-lock brake system (ABS), vacuum power assist, with asbestos-free linings, dual diagonal circuits and electronic rear brake pressure proportioning
Front, size and type: 12.3 in. (312) - Disc 12.3 in. (312) - Ventilated disc
Rear, size and type: 9.1 in. (242 mm) - Solid disc 9.4 in. (239 mm) - Solid disc

Wheels & Tires
Wheel size: 7j x 16, cast aluminum, five spoke design
Tire size: 205/55 16 summer performance radial

Body
Material: Fully galvanized (both sides) steel, aluminum hood
Corrosion protection: Multi-step anti-corrosion process

Capacities
Engine Oil: 4.8 U.S. quarts
Fuel Tank: 16.3 U.S. gallons
Cooling System: 7.4 U.S. quarts

Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 95.4 in. (2422 mm) 95.6 in. (2429 mm)
Front Track: 60 in. (1525 mm) 60 in. (1525 mm)
Rear Track: 59.6 in. (1513 mm) 59.3 in. (1507 mm)
Overall length: 159.1 in. (4041 mm)
Overall Width: 73.1 in. (1856 mm)
Height (unloaded): 53 in. (1346 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.4 in. (113 mm)
Curb Weight: 3131 lbs. (1420 kg)
Weight Distribution (front/rear %): 60/40

Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 2 plus 2
Front Leg room: 41.2 in (1047 mm)
Rear Leg room: 20.2 in (512 mm)
Interior Volume front: 41.2 cu. ft.
Interior Volume rear: 17.7 cu. ft.
Luggage capacity: 13.8 cu. ft (24.2 w/ rear seat folded) 10.8 cu. ft (18.6 w/ rear seat folded)
Performance
0-50 mph (0-80 kmh): 5.5 sec 5.5 sec.
0-60 mph (0-100 kmh): 7.4 sec 7.4 sec
1/4 Mile: 16.1 sec. 16.1 sec.

Fuel Economy
City: 22 mpg 20 mpg
Highway: 31 mpg 29 mpg
Combined: 25 mpg 23 mpg