Audi A3

The Audi A3 is a car produced by Audi since 1996. It is based on the Volkswagen Golf's platform, and it is currently in its fourth generation. The first generation was produced between 1996 and 2003 with a 5-door added in 1999 and a facelift in late 2000. The second generation was produced from 2003 to 2012, and was facelifted in 2005 and again in 2008 with a convertible version added.

Third generation

Third generation
File:Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI Ambition (8V) – Frontansicht, 6. April 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg Audi A3 Sportback (pre-facelift)
Overview
Model code	8V
Production	2012–2020 October 2013–2020 (Convertible)
Model years	2015–2020 (sedan) 2015–2019 (convertible)
Assembly	Germany: Ingolstadt Hungary: Győr China: Foshan (FAW-Volkswagen) India: Aurangabad (Audi India) Brazil: São José dos Pinhais Algeria: Relizane
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door convertible 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine	Inline-three petrol engine 1.0 L I3 TFSi Inline-four petrol engine 1.2 L I4 TFSi 1.4 L I4 TFSi 1.4 L I4 TFSi ACDT 1.4 L I4 TFSi ACDT PHEV System 1.5 L I4 TFSi ACDT 1.8 L I4 TFSi 2.0 L I4 TFSi Inline-four Bi-Fuel (Petrol/CNG) engine 1.4 L TGi I4 ACDT (A3 g-tron) Straight-five engine 2.5 L I5 TFSi Inline-four diesel engine 1.6 L I4 TDi 2.0 L I4 TDi
Transmission	6-speed manual MQ350 6-speed (S-Tronic) DQ250 7-speed (S-Tronic) DQ200 7-speed (S-Tronic) DQ381 7-speed (S-Tronic) DQ500
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2-door convertible: 2,595 mm (102.2 in) 3-door: 2,601 mm (102.4 in) 4-door: 2,636 mm (103.8 in) 5-door: 2,636 mm (103.8 in)
Length	2-door convertible: 4,423 mm (174.1 in) 3-door: 4,237 mm (166.8 in) 4-door: 4,456 mm (175.4 in) 5-door: 4,310 mm (169.7 in)
Width	2-door convertible: 1,793 mm (70.6 in) 3-door: 1,777 mm (70.0 in) 4-door: 1,796 mm (70.7 in) 5-door: 1,785 mm (70.3 in)
Height	2-door convertible: 1,409 mm (55.5 in) 3-door: 1,421 mm (55.9 in) 4-door: 1,416 mm (55.7 in) 5-door: 1,421 mm (55.9 in)
Kerb weight	1,150–1,520 kg (2,535–3,351 lb)

The third generation was launched in 2012 with a saloon version added a year later. It was facelifted in 2016, commemorating the A3's 20th anniversary. In 2020, the fourth generation model launched, sold only with 5-door hatchback and saloon versions.

Gallery

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• Second Generation

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• Fourth Generation

Audi A3 Media

• Audi A3 Limousine 2.0 TDI Ambiente S-line (8V) – Heckansicht, 1. März 2014, Velbert.jpg

  Audi A3 Saloon (pre-facelift)

• Audi A3 Cabrio 2013 (11210233023).jpg

  Audi A3 Cabriolet in Vegas Yellow

• 2015 Audi A3 (8V MY15) Attraction 5-door hatchback (2015-06-08) 02.jpg

  Audi A3 Sportback in Glacier White Metallic

• 2013-03-05 Geneva Motor Show 7921.JPG

  Audi A3 Sportback g-tron in Cosmos Blue Metallic

• Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid in Amsterdam

• Mandie August-Audi S3.jpg

  An Audi S3 driven by Mandie August in the FIA European Rallycross Championship

• 2000 Audi S3 (8L) quattro 3-door hatchback (2015-05-29) 01.jpg

  Audi S3 front view (8L; pre-facelift)

• 2000 Audi S3 (8L) quattro 3-door hatchback (2015-05-29) 02.jpg

  Audi S3 rear view (8L; pre-facelift)

• Audi S3 2002 Imola Yellow - Flickr - The Car Spy (13).jpg

  Audi S3 front view (8L; facelift)

• Audi S3 2002 Imola Yellow - Flickr - The Car Spy (1).jpg

  Audi S3 rear view (8L; facelift)