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Audi A3 8V (2012–2016) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 3 2012 - 2020 8V Cabriolet
Audi A3
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Audi A3 8V overview

The Audi A3 (8V) is the 3rd generation of the A3, built from 2012 to 2016. It is offered as a Cabriolet with 16 engines (diesel, petrol), from 105 HP to 223 HP. The 1.8 TFSI (180 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 s, reaches a top speed of 242 km/h and is 4421 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Audi A3 have?

The Audi A3 (8V) has 105 HP to 223 HP, depending on the engine: 1.6 Tdi (105 HP), 1.2 Tsi (105 HP), 1.6 Tdi (110 HP), 1.6 Ea288 (110 HP), 1.2 Tsi (110 HP), 1.4 Tsi (122 HP), 1.4 Tsi (125 HP), 2.0 Ea288 (150 HP), 2.0 Tdi (150 HP), 1.8 Tsi (170 HP), 1.8 Tsi (172 HP), 1.8 Tsi (180 HP), 1.8 Tfsi (180 HP), 2.0 Tdi (184 HP), 2.0 Tfsi (220 HP), 2.0 Tsi (223 HP).

What engines are available for the Audi A3?

The Audi A3 is available with 16 engines: 1.6 Tdi (105 HP, diesel), 1.2 Tsi (105 HP, petrol), 1.6 Tdi (110 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea288 (110 HP, diesel), 1.2 Tsi (110 HP, petrol), 1.4 Tsi (122 HP, petrol), 1.4 Tsi (125 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea288 (150 HP, diesel), 2.0 Tdi (150 HP, diesel), 1.8 Tsi (170 HP, petrol), 1.8 Tsi (172 HP, petrol), 1.8 Tsi (180 HP, petrol), 1.8 Tfsi (180 HP, petrol), 2.0 Tdi (184 HP, diesel), 2.0 Tfsi (220 HP, petrol), 2.0 Tsi (223 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Audi A3?

The Audi A3 is 4421 mm long, 1793 mm wide, 1409 mm tall, with a 2595 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Audi A3?

The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (180 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 s and has a top speed of 242 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Audi A3 Cabriolet 8V
Year 2014–2016
Platform VW MQB / MQB A0
Variant 1.8 TFSI (180 Hp)
Body type cabriolet
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 4
Doors 2
Emission standard Euro 6

Power & torque

Power 180 HP
Power @ min rpm 5100 rpm
Power @ max rpm 6200 rpm
Torque 250 Nm
Torque @ min rpm 1250 rpm
Torque @ max rpm 5000 rpm

Performance

Top speed 242 km/h
0–100 km/h 7.7 s
0–62 mph 7.7 s

Engine

Engine code CJSA
Displacement 1798 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 82.5 mm
Stroke 84.1 mm
Compression ratio 9.6
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Direct Injection And Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Turbocharger Intercooler
Valvetrain dohc
Oil capacity 5.2 L
Engine layout Front Transverse
Engine systems Start Stop System

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Front Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type manual
Gears 6
Gearbox code mq250
Gearbox manufacturer audi

Dimensions

Length 4421 mm
Width 1793 mm
Height 1409 mm
Wheelbase 2595 mm
Front track 1555 mm
Rear track 1526 mm
Boot space 320 – 678 L
Turning circle 10.9 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1405 kg
Max weight 1905 kg
Max load 500 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined 6.0 L/100km
Fuel urban 7.8 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 5.0 L/100km
CO₂ emissions 140 g/km
Fuel tank 50.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson With Coil Spring And Anti Roll Bar
Rear suspension Independent Multi Link Spring Suspension With Stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes disc
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tire size 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17
Wheel rims 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 7.8 kg/Hp, 128.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 5.6 kg/Nm, 177.9 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 2014
End Of Production 2016
Width Including Mirrors 1960
Front Overhang 869
Rear Overhang 957

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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