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Look up available Audi A3 vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 78 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1996–2017 78 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Audi A3 specs by variant

All 78 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 16 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L TFSI quattro 7AT AWD (190 HP) 2016–2017 Petrol 2.0 L 187 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
1.4L TFSI 7AT FWD (150 HP) 2016–2017 Petrol 1.4 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
1.0L TFSI 7AT FWD (116 HP) 2016–2017 Petrol 1.0 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
3.2L V6 quattro 6AT (250 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 3.2 L 247 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.0L TFSI 6AT (200 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 2.0 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L TFSI quattro 6AT (200 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 2.0 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.2L V6 quattro 6AT AWD (250 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 3.2 L 247 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.0L TFSI 6AT FWD (200 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.0 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.8L TFSI 6AT FWD (160 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 1.8 L 158 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L FSI 6AT FWD (150 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.6L 6AT FWD (102 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L FSI 6AT (150 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.6L 6AT (102 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.8L T 4AT (150 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.8L 4AT (125 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.8 L 123 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.6L 4AT (101 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.6 L 100 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 13 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L TDI quattro 6AT AWD (184 HP) 2016–2017 Diesel 2.0 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (150 HP) 2016–2017 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.6L TDI 7AT FWD (110 HP) 2016–2017 Diesel 1.6 L 108 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6AT (140 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.6L TDI 6AT (105 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 1.6 L 103 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 6AT (105 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 1.9 L 103 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (170 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 2.0 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 6AT FWD (105 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 1.9 L 104 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5AT (130 HP) 1996–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 4AT (110 HP) 1996–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 109 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5AT (100 HP) 1996–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 99 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 4AT (90 HP) 1996–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 26 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.4L TFSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2016–2017 Petrol 1.4 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (116 HP) 2016–2017 Petrol 1.0 L 114 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TFSI 6MT (200 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 2.0 L 197 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.8L TFSI 6MT (160 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.8 L 158 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.8L TFSI quattro 6MT (160 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.8 L 158 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.4L TFSI 6MT (125 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.4 L 123 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.2L TFSI 5MT (105 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.2 L 104 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT (102 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
3.2L V6 quattro 6MT AWD (250 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 3.2 L 247 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (200 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.0 L 197 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TFSI quattro 6MT AWD (200 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.0 L 197 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.8L TFSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 1.8 L 158 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TFSI 6MT FWD (125 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 1.4 L 123 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L FSI 6MT FWD (115 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 1.6 L 113 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 2005–2008 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
3.2L V6 quattro 6MT (250 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 3.2 L 247 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.0 TFSI quattro 6MT (200 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 197 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.0L FSI 6MT (150 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L FSI 5MT (115 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L T 5MT (180 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.8 L 177 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L T quattro 5MT (180 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.8 L 177 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
1.8L 5MT (150 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L T quattro 5MT (150 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
1.8L 5MT (125 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.8 L 123 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT (101 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.6 L 100 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 19 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2016–2017 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI quattro 6MT AWD (150 HP) 2016–2017 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.6L TDI 6MT FWD (110 HP) 2016–2017 Diesel 1.6 L 108 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT (170 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 2.0 L 168 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI quattro 6MT (170 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 2.0 L 168 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.0L TDI 6MT (140 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI quattro 6MT (140 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.6L TDI 5MT (105 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 1.6 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT (105 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 1.9 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDIe 5MT (105 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 1.9 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (170 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 2.0 L 168 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI quttro 6MT AWD (170 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 2.0 L 168 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) 2005–2008 Diesel 1.9 L 104 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 6MT (130 HP) 1996–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI quattro 6MT (130 HP) 1996–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.9L TDI 5MT (110 HP) 1996–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT (100 HP) 1996–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 99 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT (90 HP) 1996–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Petrol · DCT 4 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.8L TFSI 7AT (160 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.8 L 158 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.4L TFSI 7AT (125 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.4 L 123 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.2L TFSI 7AT (105 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.2 L 104 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.6L 7AT (102 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Audi A3 result

These examples apply to supported European Audi VINs with ZZZ in positions 4–6. North American Audi VINs use another layout.

Find the Typ code after ZZZ

Our decoder reads positions 7–8 only when the supported European VIN has ZZZ in positions 4–6. The Typ code can narrow the model and chassis generation. It does not by itself identify the engine, gearbox or factory option package.

Compare the body and generation

Audi model families may include saloon, Avant and Cabriolet versions. Some Typ mappings cover more than one generation, including the A4 B6/B7 family. Use the body, year and documents to distinguish the car before choosing a catalog variant.

Treat recall results as campaigns to check

A campaign for an Audi model can apply to only certain engines or production dates. The model-level results here do not show whether your VIN is included or whether a repair has already been completed. Confirm that with Audi or an authorised repairer.

Examples recognized by this decoder, VIN positions 7–8
CodeModel familyMapped generation
8LA38L
8PA38P
8VA38V
GYA3Not resolved by this code

These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Audi A3 specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other A3 generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

A3 CabrioletA3 Hatchback (3 doors)A3 SedanA3 SportbackA3 Sportback (5 doors)A3 Sportback e-tronA3 Sportback g-tronA3 allstreet

Other Audi models

Compare another model, or see all Audi models.

100 (C1)100 (C2)100 (C3)100 (C4)100 Avant (C3)100 Avant (C4)100 Coupe100 Coupe S200200 Avant8080 Avant (B4)80 Avant RS280 Avant S2 (B4)80 S2 (B4)90 (B2)90 (B3)A1A1 QuattroA1 SportbackA1 Sportback (5 doors)A1 citycarverA2A4

Audi A3 VIN FAQ

What can a Audi A3 VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Audi A3 identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Audi A3 dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1996–2017 across 78 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Audi A3 VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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