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Look up available Audi A3 Cabriolet 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. 31 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2008–? 31 variants Convertible 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 Cabriolet specs by variant

All 31 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 8 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L TFSI quattro 7AT AWD (190 HP) 2016–? Petrol 2.0 L 187 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
1.4L TFSI ultra 7AT FWD (150 HP) 2016–? Petrol 1.4 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
1.4L TFSI 7AT FWD (116 HP) 2016–? Petrol 1.4 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
1.8L TFSI quattro 6AT AWD (180 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 1.8 L 177 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
1.4L TFSI COD 7AT FWD (140 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 1.4 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
1.4L TFSI 7AT FWD (125 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 1.4 L 123 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
2.0L TFSI 6AT FWD (200 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.8L TFSI 7AT FWD (160 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 1.8 L 158 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 5 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L TDI quattro 6AT AWD (184 HP) 2016–? Diesel 2.0 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (150 HP) 2016–? Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 7AT FWD (150 HP) 2013–2016 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
2.0L TDI quattro 6MT AWD (150 HP) 2013–2016 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 9 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.4L TFSI ultra 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2016–? Petrol 1.4 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TFSI 6MT FWD (116 HP) 2016–? Petrol 1.4 L 114 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TFSI COD 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 1.4 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TFSI 6MT FWD (125 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 1.4 L 123 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (200 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 197 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.8L TFSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 1.8 L 158 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (125 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 1.4 L 123 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.2L TFSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 1.2 L 103 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 7 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2016–? Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI quattro 6MT AWAD (150 HP) 2016–? Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (184 HP) 2013–2016 Diesel 2.0 L 181 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L TDI 6MT FWD (110 HP) 2013–2016 Diesel 1.6 L 109 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L TDI 6MT FWD (105 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 103 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (105 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 1.9 L 103 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
Petrol · Gearbox not listed 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.8L TFSI 6MT FWD (180 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 1.8 L 177 bhp — FWD —
1.8L TFSI 7AT FWD (180 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 1.8 L 177 bhp — 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 Cabriolet 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
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 Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

A3

Other Audi models

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Audi A3 Cabriolet VIN FAQ

What can a Audi A3 Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 2008–? across 31 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 Cabriolet 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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