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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 2.0 TFSI (220 Hp) quattro S tronic reaches a top speed of 210 km/h and is 4456 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 4456 mm long, 1793 mm wide, 1409 mm tall, with a 2595 mm wheelbase.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Audi A3 Cabriolet 8V
Year 2014–2016
Platform VW MQB / MQB A0
Variant 2.0 TFSI (220 Hp) quattro S tronic
Body type cabriolet
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 4
Doors 2
Emission standard sulev

Power & torque

Power 220 HP
Power @ min rpm 4500 rpm
Power @ max rpm 6200 rpm
Torque 350 Nm
Torque @ min rpm 1600 rpm
Torque @ max rpm 4400 rpm

Performance

Top speed 210 km/h
0–60 mph 5.9 s

Engine

Engine code CNTC
Displacement 1984 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 82.5 mm
Stroke 92.8 mm
Compression ratio 9.6
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Direct Injection
Aspiration Turbocharger Intercooler
Valvetrain dohc
Oil capacity 5.7 L
Coolant 8.5 L
Engine layout Front Transverse
Engine systems Start Stop System

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Permanently And The Rear Wheels Are Driven Through An Electrically Or Mechanically Operated Clutch If Necessary
Gearbox type dct
Gears 6
Gearbox code dq250
Gearbox manufacturer audi

Dimensions

Length 4456 mm
Width 1793 mm
Height 1409 mm
Wheelbase 2595 mm
Front track 1555 mm
Rear track 1526 mm
Boot space 201 – 280 L
Turning circle 11.0 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1625 kg
Kerb weight (min) 1625 kg
Kerb weight (max) 1635 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel tank 55.0 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, 312 mm
Rear brakes Disc, 272 mm
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tire size 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18; 235/35 R19
Wheel rims 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 7.4 kg/Hp, 135.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 4.6 kg/Nm, 215.4 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 2014
End Of Production 2016
Width Including Mirrors 1960

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

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

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