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
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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 S Line TFSI 158 | 2008–2011 | 1,798cc | 158 | 250Nm | 8.3s | 135mph |
| A3 SE TDI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2013–2014 | 1,968cc | 147.9 | 320Nm | 8.3s | 132mph |
| A3 Sport Nav TDI Quattro | 2016 | 1,968cc | 147.9 | 340Nm | 8.3s | 136mph |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition TDI Quattro (+3 similar) | 2016–2017 | 1,968cc | 147.9 | 340Nm | 8.3s | 133mph |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition TDI Semi-Auto (+5 similar) | 2015–2018 | 1,968cc | 147.9 | 340Nm | 8.3s | 135mph |
| A3 Sportback S Line TDI Semi-Auto | 2013 | 1,968cc | 147.9 | 320Nm | 8.4s | 132mph |
| A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TDI | 2022 | 1,968cc | 147.9 | 360Nm | 8.5s | 142mph |
| A3 SE Technik TDI | 2016–2017 | 1,968cc | 147.9 | 340Nm | 8.5s | 135mph |
| A3 Black Edition TDI (+2 similar) | 2015–2018 | 1,968cc | 147.9 | 340Nm | 8.6s | 139mph |
| A3 Sportback 35 TDI S Line (+3 similar) | 2017–2020 | 1,968cc | 147.9 | 340Nm | 8.6s | 135mph |
| A3 Sport TDI 138 Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2011 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 8.7s | 130mph |
| A3 S Line 138 TDI (+7 similar) | 2010–2012 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 8.9s | 130mph |
| A3 S Line 35 TFSI (+2 similar) | 2019 | 1,498cc | 147.9 | 250Nm | 8.9s | 137mph |
| A3 S Line 35 TFSI Semi-Auto (+2 similar) | 2017–2020 | 1,498cc | 147.9 | 250Nm | 8.9s | 138mph |
| A3 S Line Special Edition TDI 138 Semi-Auto | 2009 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 8.9s | 129mph |
| A3 Sport TFSI Semi-Auto | 2016 | 1,395cc | 147.9 | 250Nm | 8.9s | 138mph |
| A3 Sportback S Line 197 TFSI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2008–2010 | 1,984cc | 197 | 280Nm | 8.9s | 148mph |
| A3 Sportback SE TDI 170 Auto | 2006–2008 | 1,968cc | 170 | 320Nm | 9s | 138mph |
| A3 Sportback FSI | 2005 | 1,984cc | 150.1 | 200Nm | 9.1s | 133mph |
| A3 Sportback SE 138 TDI Semi-Auto | 2008–2010 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 9.1s | 129mph |
| A3 Sportback TDI 138 S Line Semi-Auto | 2011–2012 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 9.1s | 130mph |
| A3 SE TDI Auto (+1 similar) | 2004–2008 | 1,968cc | 140 | 320.1Nm | 9.2s | 129mph |
| A3 Sport FSI (+1 similar) | 2003–2007 | 1,984cc | 150 | 200Nm | 9.2s | 131mph |
| A3 Sportback Sport 138 TDI Semi-Auto | 2009–2010 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 9.2s | 129mph |
| A3 Sportback Sport FSI | 2006 | 1,984cc | 150.1 | 200Nm | 9.2s | 133mph |
| A3 S Line TFSI Semi-Auto (+5 similar) | 2008–2010 | 1,390cc | 123 | 200Nm | 9.3s | 126mph |
| A3 S Line TDI | 2006–2008 | 1,968cc | 140 | 320.1Nm | 9.4s | 129mph |
| A3 Sport Final Edition TDI Semi-Auto (+5 similar) | 2008–2013 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 9.4s | 129mph |
| A3 Sport TDI Semi-Auto (+2 similar) | 2008–2010 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 9.4s | 127mph |
| A3 Sportback SE TDI Auto | 2004 | 1,968cc | 138.1 | 320.1Nm | 9.4s | 128mph |
| A3 Sportback SE TDI Auto (+1 similar) | 2005–2008 | 1,968cc | 187.7 | 320.1Nm | 9.4s | 128mph |
| A3 Sportback TDI S Line Auto | 2005–2008 | 1,968cc | 187.7 | 320.1Nm | 9.4s | 133mph |
| A3 Sportback TFSI SE (+3 similar) | 2009–2012 | 1,390cc | 123 | 200Nm | 9.4s | 126mph |
| A3 SE FSI Auto (+1 similar) | 2003–2006 | 1,984cc | 150 | 200Nm | 9.5s | 130mph |
| A3 Sport 138 TDI | 2009 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 9.5s | 129mph |
| A3 Sportback S Line TFSI Semi-Auto (+2 similar) | 2009–2012 | 1,390cc | 123 | 200Nm | 9.5s | 126mph |
| A3 Sportback SE FSI Auto (+1 similar) | 2004–2006 | 1,984cc | 150.1 | 200Nm | 9.5s | 130mph |
| A3 Sportback T FSI Auto | 2004–2008 | 1,984cc | 200 | 279.9Nm | 9.5s | 146mph |
| A3 TDI (+3 similar) | 2003–2008 | 1,968cc | 140 | 320.1Nm | 9.5s | 129mph |
| A3 TDI S Line Quattro | 2005–2006 | 1,968cc | 140 | 320.1Nm | 9.5s | 128mph |
| A3 1.8 SE Auto | 2002 | 1,781cc | 123 | 173Nm | 9.6s | 122mph |
| A3 1.8 Sport (+1 similar) | 1996–2003 | 1,781cc | 123 | 173Nm | 9.6s | 126mph |
| A3 138 TDI (+2 similar) | 2008–2012 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 9.6s | 129mph |
| A3 SE (+1 similar) | 2001–2002 | 1,781cc | 125 | 173Nm | 9.6s | 126mph |
| A3 SE Auto | 2001 | 1,781cc | 125 | 173Nm | 9.6s | 122mph |
| A3 SE TFSI (+3 similar) | 2007–2008 | 1,390cc | 125 | 200Nm | 9.6s | 126mph |
| A3 Sportback TDI 138 S Line (+1 similar) | 2011–2013 | 1,968cc | 138 | 320Nm | 9.6s | 130mph |
| A3 Sportback TDI S Line Quattro (+1 similar) | 2005–2007 | 1,968cc | 187.7 | 320.1Nm | 9.6s | 127mph |
| A3 Sportback TFSI (+1 similar) | 2008–2011 | 1,390cc | 123 | 200Nm | 9.6s | 126mph |
| A3 SE TFSI | 2017 | 999cc | 113.6 | 200Nm | 9.7s | 128mph |