Audi A3 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 3.8s (RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI Quattro SA, 2025)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 13.5s (S3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto, 2023)
- BHP
- 99.2 – 394.4
- Torque
- 145Nm – 500Nm
- Top speed
- 81mph – 174mph
- Engine
- 999cc – 3,189cc
Recorded A3 0–60 times range from 3.8 to 13.5 seconds.
Recorded BHP ranges from 99.2 to 394.4.
Recorded torque ranges from 145Nm to 500Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 81mph to 174mph.
Figures refer to variants present in our vehicle database, not every version of the model.
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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI Quattro SA (+2 similar) | 2024–2025 | 2,480cc | 394.4 | 500Nm | 3.8s | 155mph |
| RS 3 Sportback TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2019–2020 | 2,480cc | 394.4 | 480Nm | 4.1s | 155mph |
| A3 Sportback RS 3 Sportback Quattro Auto | 2011–2013 | 2,480cc | 340 | 450Nm | 4.6s | 155mph |
| S3 Sportback Quattro Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2018 | 1,984cc | 305.7 | 399.7Nm | 4.6s | 155mph |
| S3 Black Edition TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2020 | 1,984cc | 295.9 | 380Nm | 4.7s | 155mph |
| S3 Quattro Semi-Auto | 2013 | 1,984cc | 295.9 | 380Nm | 4.8s | 155mph |
| S3 Quattro Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2015–2016 | 1,984cc | 295.9 | 380Nm | 4.9s | 155mph |
| S3 Black Edition TFSI Quattro | 2017–2018 | 1,984cc | 305.7 | 380Nm | 5.2s | 155mph |
| S3 Sportback Quattro (+2 similar) | 2013–2018 | 1,984cc | 295.9 | 380Nm | 5.2s | 155mph |
| S3 Quattro (+2 similar) | 2015–2021 | 1,984cc | 295.9 | 380Nm | 5.3s | 155mph |
| S3 Sportback Quattro | 2016 | 1,984cc | 305.7 | 380Nm | 5.3s | 155mph |
| S3 TFSI Quattro | 2015 | 1,984cc | 265 | 350Nm | 5.7s | 155mph |
| A3 Black Edition TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2017 | 1,984cc | 187.7 | 320Nm | 6.2s | 150mph |
| A3 Sportback 40 TFSI Black Edition Quattro Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2019 | 1,984cc | 187.4 | 320Nm | 6.2s | 146mph |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto (+2 similar) | 2016–2017 | 1,984cc | 187.4 | 320Nm | 6.2s | 147mph |
| A3 Sportback Sport TFSI Semi-Auto | 2010–2011 | 1,390cc | 123 | 200Nm | 6.3s | 126mph |
| A3 Sport Quattro Auto | 2005–2008 | 3,189cc | 250 | 320.1Nm | 6.4s | 156mph |
| A3 Sportback S Line Quattro (+1 similar) | 2005–2008 | 3,189cc | 250 | 320.1Nm | 6.4s | 155mph |
| A3 TDI SE (+1 similar) | 2001–2003 | 1,896cc | 130 | 310Nm | 6.4s | 127mph |
| A3 Sport Quattro | 2004–2006 | 3,189cc | 250 | 320.1Nm | 6.5s | 156mph |
| A3 Sportback S Line Quattro Auto | 2008 | 3,189cc | 250 | 320.1Nm | 6.5s | 155mph |
| A3 S Line Quattro 197 TFSI Semi-Auto | 2008 | 1,984cc | 197 | 280Nm | 6.6s | 147mph |
| A3 S Line Nav TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2016 | 1,798cc | 177.5 | 280Nm | 6.7s | 141mph |
| A3 S Line TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2013 | 1,798cc | 177.5 | 280Nm | 6.7s | 142mph |
| A3 Sport TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2013 | 1,798cc | 177.5 | 250Nm | 6.7s | 142mph |
| A3 Sportback S Line TDI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2018 | 1,968cc | 181.5 | 380Nm | 6.7s | 143mph |
| A3 Sportback Sport Quattro 197 TFSI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2009–2012 | 1,984cc | 197 | 280Nm | 6.7s | 147mph |
| A3 Black Edition TDI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2017 | 1,968cc | 181.5 | 380Nm | 6.8s | 143mph |
| A3 S Line TDI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2013–2014 | 1,968cc | 181.4 | 380Nm | 6.8s | 143mph |
| A3 S Line TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2015 | 1,798cc | 177.5 | 280Nm | 6.8s | 146mph |
| A3 Sport 40 TFSI Semi-Auto | 2019 | 1,984cc | 187.7 | 320Nm | 6.8s | 155mph |
| A3 Sportback S Line Nav TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2016 | 1,798cc | 177.5 | 280Nm | 6.8s | 141mph |
| A3 Sportback Sport TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto | 2014 | 1,798cc | 177.5 | 250Nm | 6.8s | 142mph |
| A3 Sportback Sport TFSI Semi-Auto | 2017 | 1,984cc | 187.4 | 320Nm | 6.8s | 152mph |
| S3 Quattro | 1999–2001 | 1,781cc | 210 | 270Nm | 6.8s | 148mph |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition TDI Quattro Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2016–2018 | 1,968cc | 181.5 | 380Nm | 6.9s | 143mph |
| A3 Sportback S Line Nav TDI Quattro Semi-Auto (+2 similar) | 2014–2015 | 1,968cc | 181.4 | 380Nm | 6.9s | 143mph |
| A3 Sportback SE S Line FSI Auto | 2006–2007 | 1,984cc | 199.9 | 279.9Nm | 6.9s | 146mph |
| A3 Sportback TFSI S Line Auto | 2005–2006 | 1,984cc | 200 | 279.9Nm | 6.9s | 145mph |
| A3 Sportback TFSI S Line Special Edition Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2009–2011 | 1,984cc | 197 | 280Nm | 6.9s | 148mph |
| A3 TFSI S Line Auto | 2006–2008 | 1,984cc | 199.9 | 200Nm | 6.9s | 146mph |
| A3 S Line 197 TFSI | 2012 | 1,984cc | 197 | 280Nm | 7s | 148mph |
| A3 S Line FSI T (+3 similar) | 2006–2008 | 1,984cc | 199.9 | 279.9Nm | 7s | 147mph |
| A3 Sportback Sport FSI T (+1 similar) | 2006–2008 | 1,984cc | 199.9 | 279.9Nm | 7s | 146mph |
| A3 Sportback TFSI SE Auto | 2007 | 1,984cc | 200 | 280Nm | 7s | 91mph |
| A3 TFSI S Line Quattro | 2005–2008 | 1,984cc | 200 | 279.9Nm | 7s | 146mph |
| A3 Black Edition 40 TFSI e Semi-Auto (+2 similar) | 2025 | 1,498cc | 201.2 | 350Nm | 7.1s | 140mph |
| A3 Sportback 197 TFSI | 2010 | 1,984cc | 197 | 280Nm | 7.1s | 148mph |
| A3 Sportback SE S Line FSI Quattro | 2008 | 1,984cc | 199.9 | 279.9Nm | 7.1s | 145mph |
| A3 Sportback T FSI Sport Quattro | 2004–2008 | 1,984cc | 200 | 279.9Nm | 7.1s | 145mph |