Audi A3 8Y
The Audi A3 8Y (since 2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 85 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: 8Y · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,340–4,500 mm RDW | 4,460–4,500 mm TC | 4,337–4,548 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm RDW | 1,800–1,820 mm TC | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,390–1,440 mm RDW | 1,390–1,430 mm TC | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm RDW | 2,630–2,640 mm TC | 2,636–2,680 mm |
| Front track | 1,539–1,558 mm ASTRA | 1,550–1,560 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,526–1,544 mm ASTRA | 1,530 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,255–1,575 kg RDW | 1,300–1,590 kg TC | 1,651 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,355–1,675 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,835–2,095 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,300–1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 670–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 227–311 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,464 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 204–237 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 250–400 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
| Electric | |||
| Battery capacity (usable) | – | – | 13.0 kWh |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 205/55R16, 205/50R17, 205/55R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 92.8% (92.5–93.2) | 92.2% | 21,103 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 28.7% | 20.5% |
| Brakes | 5.0% | 10.6% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Suspension | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Lights and electrics | 1.3% | 4.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
30 complaints for model years 2022–2026. 2 crashes
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 85 versions of the Audi A3 8Y
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European Union 60 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2025 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Hybrid | 5.5–5.8 L/100 km WLTP | 125–133 g/km | – | 81,463 |
| 2024–2025 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 0.5–3.9 L/100 km WLTP15.1–15.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 11–90 g/km | 134–137 km | 16,030 |
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 4.5–5.1 L/100 km WLTP | 123–133 g/km | – | 67,590 |
| 2024–2025 | 1.5 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Hybrid | 5.4–5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 123–124 g/km | – | 14,668 |
| 2021–2025 | 2.5 L | 294 kW (400 PS) | Petrol | 8.9–9.4 L/100 km WLTP | 206–216 g/km | – | 25,794 |
| 2024–2025 | 2.0 L | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 8.3–8.4 L/100 km WLTP | 191 g/km | – | 8,803 |
| 2024–2025 | 1.5 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 5.6–5.8 L/100 km WLTP | 128–129 g/km | – | 6,501 |
| 2024–2025 | 1.5 L | 130 kW (177 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 0.4–0.5 L/100 km WLTP16.1–16.3 kWh/100 km WLTP | 8–10 g/km | 126–127 km | 3,927 |
| 2021–2025 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 5.7–5.9 L/100 km WLTP | 130–134 g/km | – | 28,094 |
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 4.2–4.7 L/100 km WLTP | 119–122 g/km | – | 47,321 |
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Petrol | 7.1–7.9 L/100 km WLTP | 161–180 g/km | – | 636 |
| 2021–2025 | 1.4 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2–3.5 L/100 km WLTP14.7–15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 27–28 g/km | 62–70 km | 70,839 |
| 2025 | 1.5 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 5.2 L/100 km WLTP | 120 g/km | – | 87 |
| 2021–2025 | 1.0 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Hybrid | 4.8–5.3 L/100 km WLTP | 118–119 g/km | – | 41,646 |
| 2021–2025 | 1.0 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Petrol | 5.1–5.7 L/100 km WLTP | 125–128 g/km | – | 22,846 |
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L | 228 kW (310 PS) | Petrol | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km WLTP | 182–185 g/km | – | 17,645 |
| 2021–2024 | 2.0 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Petrol | 7.2–7.3 L/100 km WLTP | 163–165 g/km | – | 5,066 |
| 2021–2024 | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 5.6–5.9 L/100 km WLTP | 151–154 g/km | – | 6,136 |
| 2021–2024 | 1.5 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Natural gas | 5.5–6.2 L/100 km WLTP | 111 g/km | – | 4,665 |
| 2024 | 1.4 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 6.4 L/100 km WLTP15.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 118 g/km | – | 113 |
| 2022–2024 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Petrol | – | – | – | 91 |
| 2024 | 1.5 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | – | 194 g/km | – | 10 |
| 2023 | 2.5 L | 299 kW (407 PS) | Petrol | 9.0 L/100 km WLTP | 207 g/km | – | 263 |
| 2023 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | – | 128 g/km | – | 163 |
| 2023 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | – | – | – | 61 |
| 2022–2023 | 2.0 L | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | – | – | – | 79 |
| 2023 | 1.5 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | – | 129 g/km | – | 32 |
| 2023 | 1.5 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | – | – | – | 21 |
| 2023 | 2.0 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | – | 121 g/km | – | 19 |
| 2023 | 1.0 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | – | 115 g/km | – | 18 |
| 2023 | 1.4 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | – | 181 g/km | – | 10 |
| 2022 | 1.5 L | 206 kW (280 PS) | Hybrid | – | 130 g/km | – | 29 |
| 2022 | 2.5 L | 298 kW (405 PS) | Petrol | – | – | – | 13 |
| 2022 | 2.5 L | 299 kW (407 PS) | Petrol | – | 224 g/km | – | 13 |
| 2021 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Hybrid | 5.5 L/100 km WLTP0.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 132 g/km | – | 28,051 |
| 2021 | 1.4 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 14.8 kWh/100 km NEDC | 33 g/km | 62 km | 516 |
| 2021 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 5.0 L/100 km WLTP | 151 g/km | – | 83 |
| 2021 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 140 g/km | – | 32 |
| 2021 | 2.0 L | 221 kW (300 PS) | Petrol | 7.4 L/100 km WLTP | 188 g/km | – | 24 |
| 2021 | 1.0 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 5.4 L/100 km WLTP | 132 g/km | – | 22 |
| 2021 | 1.4 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 7.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 25 g/km | 64 km | 12 |
| 2020 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | – | 118 g/km | – | 49,661 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | – | 110 g/km | – | 34,666 |
| 2020 | 1.4 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 13.9 kWh/100 km NEDC | 43 g/km | 51 km | 23,070 |
| 2020 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Hybrid | – | 112 g/km | – | 21,398 |
| 2020 | 1.0 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | – | 114 g/km | – | 12,967 |
| 2020 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | – | 117 g/km | – | 9,762 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Petrol | – | 149 g/km | – | 7,938 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | – | 94 g/km | – | 7,881 |
| 2020 | 2.5 L | 294 kW (400 PS) | Petrol | – | 201 g/km | – | 5,680 |
| 2020 | 1.0 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Petrol | – | 108 g/km | – | 3,961 |
| 2020 | 1.5 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Natural gas | – | 97 g/km | – | 2,736 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 228 kW (310 PS) | Petrol | – | 172 g/km | – | 2,162 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 221 kW (300 PS) | Petrol | – | 159 g/km | – | 2,088 |
| 2020 | 1.0 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Hybrid | – | 101 g/km | – | 1,404 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | – | 134 g/km | – | 1,260 |
| 2020 | 1.4 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | – | 183 g/km | – | 600 |
| 2020 | 1.4 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 13.8 kWh/100 km NEDC | 46 g/km | 46 km | 164 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | – | 175 g/km | – | 36 |
| 2020 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | – | 115 g/km | – | 31 |
United Kingdom 9 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–202630 TFSI 110 PS 6-speed | 1.0 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.6–5.9 L/100 km WLTP | 128–135 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026TFSI 116 PS 6-speed | 1.5 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.4–5.9 L/100 km WLTP | 122–135 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026TFSI 116 PS S tronic | 1.5 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 5.1–5.6 L/100 km WLTP | 116–127 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026TFSI 150 PS S tronic | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 5.2–5.7 L/100 km WLTP | 117–130 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026TFSI 150 PS 6-speed | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.5–6.1 L/100 km WLTP | 124–139 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026TFSI 150 PS S tronic | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 14.8–16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 128–141 km |
| 2025–2026TDI 150PS | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.8–5.3 L/100 km WLTP | 125–139 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026TFSI quattro 333PS | 2.0 L | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 8.0–8.5 L/100 km WLTP | 183–193 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026TFSI quattro 400PS | 2.5 L | 294 kW (400 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.1–9.4 L/100 km WLTP | 207–213 g/km | – |
France 7 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026A3 Sportback facelift 30 TFSI Mild Hybrid (110ch) S tronic 7 | 1.0 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 5.4 L/100 km WLTP | 122 g/km | – |
| 2026A3 Sportback facelift 45 TFSI e (245ch) S tronic 6 | 1.4 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 1.2 L/100 km WLTP15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 28 g/km | 60 km |
| 2026A3 Sportback facelift 40 TFSI e TFSI (204ch) S tronic 6 | 1.4 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 1.2 L/100 km WLTP15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 27 g/km | 61 km |
| 2026A3 Sportback facelift 35 TFSI Mild Hybrid (150ch) S tronic 7 | 1.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km WLTP | 132 g/km | – |
| 2026A3 Sportback facelift 30 TDI (116ch) S tronic 7 | 2.0 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.8 L/100 km WLTP | 125 g/km | – |
| 2026A3 Sportback facelift 35 TDI (150ch) S tronic 7 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.8 L/100 km WLTP | 126 g/km | – |
| 2026A3 Sportback facelift 40 TDI (200ch) quattro S tronic 7 | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.7 L/100 km WLTP | 150 g/km | – |
United States 7 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2027SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | 25–28 MPG (8.4–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 199–223 g/km |
| 2020–2027SIDI | 2.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 238–252 g/km |
| 2022–2024SIDI; Mild Hybrid | 2.0 L | Hybrid | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | 26–31 MPG (7.6–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 178–208 g/km |
| 2022–2024SIDI; Mild Hybrid | 2.0 L | Hybrid | 7-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA | 170–173 g/km |
| 2024SIDI; Mild Hybrid | 2.0 L | Hybrid | 7-speed automated manual | Four-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 186 g/km |
| 2022SIDI; | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 206 g/km |
| 2020SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 182 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2026Subcompact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 7.6–9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 178–224 g/km |
| 2020–2026Subcompact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 10.2–10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239–243 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.