Audi A3

Years1996–2024
Generations47
Total variants2,431
Body stylesHatchback · Sedan · Convertible

The Audi A3 is a hatchback, sedan and convertible model, produced 1996–2024, spanning 47 generations with 2,431 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the RS3 Sportback Facelift 2024 (2024-), S3 Limousine Facelift 2024 (2024-), S3 Sportback Facelift 2024 (2024-) and RS3 Limousine Facelift 2024 (2024-). Body styles across the A3 lineage span hatchback, sedan and convertible, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The A3 Sportback (2013-2016) generation is the most extensively documented, with 296 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 47

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How many generations does the Audi A3 have?

The Audi A3 has 47 generations with 2431 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Audi A3 produced?

The Audi A3 has been produced 1996–2024. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Audi A3?

The Audi A3 is available as Hatchback, Sedan, Convertible. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

8Y LCIPlatform · 6 body variants
8YPlatform · 6 body variants
8V LCIPlatform · 10 body variants
8VPlatform · 4 body variants
8V SportbackPlatform · 5 body variants
8P LCI 2Platform · 1 body variant
8P LCIPlatform · 5 body variants
8PPlatform · 3 body variants
8P SportbackPlatform · 1 body variant
8L LCIPlatform · 3 body variants
8LPlatform · 3 body variants
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
A3 8L (1996-2000)1996–2000128 hp10.3 s39€21k–€33k
A3 (1999-2000)1999–2000128 hp10.3 s39€22k–€34k
S3 (1999-2000)1999–2000210 hp6.8 s1€42k
A3 Facelift 2000 (2000-2003)2000–2003132 hp9.8 s54€22k–€35k
A3 Facelift 2000 (2000-2003)2000–2003132 hp9.8 s54€23k–€36k
S3 Facelift 2000 (2000-2003)2000–2003218 hp6.8 s2€43k–€45k
A3 8P (2003-2005)2003–2005140 hp10.0 s56€24k–€48k
A3 Sportback (2004-2008)2004–2008147 hp9.5 s111€26k–€51k
A3 (2005-2008)2005–2008147 hp9.3 s111€25k–€48k
S3 (2006-2008)2006–2008265 hp5.7 s2€50k–€52k
S3 Facelift 2008 (2008-2012)2008–2012265 hp5.6 s4€52k–€57k
A3 Facelift 2008 (2008-2012)2008–2012141 hp9.2 s268€23k–€51k
A3 Sportback Facelift 2008 (2008-2013)2008–2013140 hp9.5 s272€25k–€52k
S3 Sportback Facelift 2008 (2008-2013)2008–2013265 hp5.7 s4€53k–€59k
RS3 Sportback (2011-2013)2011–2013340 hp4.6 s2€68k–€72k
A3 8V (2012-2016)2012–2016137 hp8.9 s260€25k–€51k
S3 (2013-2016)2013–2016300 hp5.0 s4€51k–€57k
S3 Sportback (2013-2016)2013–2016300 hp5.1 s4€52k–€58k
A3 Sportback (2013-2016)2013–2016135 hp9.2 s296€26k–€53k
RS3 Sportback (2015-2016)2015–2016367 hp4.3 s2€72k–€76k
A3 Facelift 2016 (2016-2018)2016–2018128 hp9.3 s30€27k–€33k
S3 Sportback Facelift 2016 (2016-2020)2016–2020310 hp5.0 s2€56k–€65k
S3 Facelift 2016 (2016-2018)2016–2018310 hp4.9 s2€56k–€57k
A3 Sportback Facelift 2016 (2016-2020)2016–2020141 hp8.8 s113€29k–€48k
RS3 Sportback (2017-2020)2017–2020400 hp4.1 s1€86k
S3 Sportback 8Y (2020-2024)2020–2024310 hp4.8 s2€72k–€78k
A3 Sportback 8Y (2020-2024)2020–2024131 hp9.3 s38€34k–€49k
RS3 Sportback (2021-2024)2021–2024400 hp3.8 s1€105k
RS3 Sportback Facelift 2024 (2024-)2024–present400 hp3.8 s2€114k–€150k
S3 Sportback Facelift 2024 (2024-)2024–present333 hp4.7 s1€88k
A3 Sportback Facelift 2024 (2024-)2024–present140 hp8.5 s18€37k–€51k