Audi A3

Third generation
Third generation
	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 Inline-four petrol engine Inline-four Bi-Fuel (Petrol/CNG) engine Straight-five engine Inline-four diesel engine
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 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

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.