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Audi A3 (2005 - 2012)

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Variants

Hatchback
A3
BodyHatchback
Length4214 mm
Height1421 mm
Doors3
Boot space350 l
Hatchback
A3 Sportback
BodyHatchback
Length4286 mm
Height1423 mm
Doors5
Boot space370 l
Hatchback
S3
BodyHatchback
Length4214 mm
Height1399 mm
Doors3
Boot space281 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
Audi A3
Generation
8P
Production years
2005 - 2012
Doors
3
3

Dimensions

Length
4214 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 4214 mm
    4,214.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 4029 mm
4,029.0
Avg
4,214.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2578 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 2578 mm
    2,578.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 2563 mm
2,563.0
Avg
2,578.0
Higher is better
Width
1765 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1765 mm
    1,765.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1740 mm
1,740.0
Avg
1,765.0
Higher is better
Height
1421 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1421 mm
    1,421.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1409 mm
1,409.0
Avg
1,421.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 10 m
    10.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 10 m
    10.0
10.0
Avg
10.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
350 l
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 350 l
    350.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 335 l
335.0
Avg
350.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
1100 l
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1100 l
    1,100.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1090 l
1,090.0
Avg
1,100.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
3
3

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4 - 6
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 4 - 6
    4.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 3
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
183 - 250 km/h
  • audi LogoAudi A1 203 km/h
    203.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 183 - 250 km/h
183.0
Avg
203.0
Higher is better
Torque
148 - 350 Nm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 200 Nm
    200.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 148 - 350 Nm
148.0
Avg
200.0
Higher is better
Power
75 - 195 kW
  • audi LogoAudi A1 85 kW
    85.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 75 - 195 kW
75.0
Avg
85.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1390 - 3189 ccm
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1390 - 3189 ccm
    1,390.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 999 ccm
999.0
Avg
1,595.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 13 s
  • audi LogoAudi A1 9 s
    9.0
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 5 - 13 s
5.0
Avg
11.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
55 - 60 l
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 55 - 60 l
    55.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 40 l
40.0
Avg
55.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 - 10 l/100km
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 4 - 10 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
5 - 14 l/100km
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 5 - 14 l/100km
Empty weight (EU)
1280 - 1640 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1280 - 1640 kg
    1,280.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1180 kg
1,180.0
Avg
1,280.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. towbar load
75 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 75 kg
    75.0
Max. roof load
75 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 75 kg
    75.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 75 kg
    75.0
75.0
Avg
75.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1200 - 1600 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 1200 - 1600 kg
    1,200.0
Trailer (no brakes)
640 - 750 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A3 (This) 640 - 750 kg
    640.0

Engines (A3)

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Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.6 Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
75 kW / 102 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,595 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
148 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.6 Attraction Tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
75 kW / 102 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,595 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
183 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
148 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
1.9 TDI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
187 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Unit Injector
Diesel
AUT FWD
1.9 TDI DPF Attraction S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
187 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Unit Injector
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.6 FSI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
196 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
155 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.4 TFSI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.4 TFSI Attraction S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
2.0 TDI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
207 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Unit Injector
Diesel
AUT FWD
2.0 TDI Attraction DSG
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
207 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Unit Injector
Premium Gasoline
MAN FWD
2.0 FSI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
211 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT FWD
2.0 FSI Attraction Tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
209 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.8 TFSI Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
118 kW / 160 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,798 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
220 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.8 TFSI Attraction S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
118 kW / 160 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,798 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
220 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
2.0 TDI DPF Attraction
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
222 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Unit Injector
Diesel
AUT FWD
2.0 TDI DPF Attraction S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
222 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Unit Injector
Premium Gasoline
AUT FWD
2.0 TFSI Ambition S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
147 kW / 200 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
236 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5100 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN AWD
2.0 TFSI Ambition quattro
Engine & Power
Power
147 kW / 200 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
234 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5100 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN AWD
3.2 Ambition quattro
Engine & Power
Power
184 kW / 250 HP
Capacity
3.2L (3,189 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6300 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT AWD
3.2 Ambition quattro S tronic
Engine & Power
Power
184 kW / 250 HP
Capacity
3.2L (3,189 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6300 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN AWD
S3
Engine & Power
Power
195 kW / 265 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
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Audi A3 generations

Body type
A3 8L
1998 - 2000
Length4152 mm
Height1423 mm
Wheelbase2512 mm
Length4152 mm
Body type
A3 8L (1. Facelift)
2000 - 2003
Length4152 mm
Height1427 mm
Wheelbase2512 mm
Length4152 mm
Body type
A3 8P
2003 - 2005
Length4203 mm
Height1421 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4203 mm (+51 mm)
A3 8P (1. Facelift)
2005 - 2012
Length4286 mm
Height1423 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4286 mm (+83 mm)
A3 A3 8P (2. Facelift)
2008 - 2013
Length4238 mm
Height1421 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4238 mm (-48 mm)
A3 A3 8V
2012 - 2016
Length4456 mm
Height1416 mm
Wheelbase2637 mm
Length4456 mm (+218 mm)
A3 A3 8V (1. Facelift)
2016 - 2020
Length4241 mm
Height1424 mm
Wheelbase2602 mm
Length4241 mm (-215 mm)
A3 A3 8Y
2020 - 2024
Length4343 mm
Height1449 mm
Wheelbase2636 mm
Length4343 mm (+102 mm)
A3 A3 8Y (1. Facelift)
2024 - Now
Length4352 mm
Height1441 mm
Wheelbase2635 mm
Length4352 mm (+9 mm)
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1909
1909
Audi founded
1998
1998
8L was introduced.
2000
2000
8L (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8L.
2003
2003
8P was introduced and replaced 8L (1. Facelift).
2005
2005
8P (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8P.
2008
2008
A3 8P (2. Facelift) was introduced.
2012
2012
A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).
2013
2013
A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).
2016
2016
A3 8V (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8V.
2020
2020
A3 8Y was introduced and replaced A3 8V (1. Facelift).
2024
2024
A3 8Y (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8Y.

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