Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) (2008–2013)

The Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) was offered with 24 engine versions (15 gasoline, 9 diesel), from 90 to 250 hp, built 2008–2013.

Audi A3 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2008–2013
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length166.9 in (4,238 mm)
Width69.5 in (1,765 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,421 mm)
Cargo volume12.4 cu ft (350 l) – 9.9 cu ft (280 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l) – 15.9 gal (60 l)

All Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.4 TFSI (125 hp)2008–2009Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.4 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TFSI (125 hp) S tronic2008–2009Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.3 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (102 hp)2008–2010Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)11.8 s116 mph (186 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (102 hp) S tronic2008–2010Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)11.7 s116 mph (186 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 TFSI (160 hp)2008–2009Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)7.6 s138 mph (222 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.8 TFSI (160 hp) S tronic2008–2009Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)7.5 s138 mph (222 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 TFSI (160 hp) quattro2008–2013Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)7.8 s137 mph (220 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 TDI (105 hp) DPF2008–2009Diesel105 hp (77 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)11.4 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (105 hp) S tronic DPF2008–2009Diesel105 hp (77 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)11.1 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (140 hp) DPF2008–2013Diesel140 hp (103 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.5 s129 mph (207 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (140 hp) S tronic DPF2008–2013Diesel140 hp (103 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.4 s129 mph (207 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (170 hp) quattro2008–2013Diesel170 hp (125 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.8 s138 mph (222 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.0 TDI (170 hp) quattro DPF2008–2013Diesel170 hp (125 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.8 s137 mph (220 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TFSI (200 hp)2008–2009Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)6.6 s148 mph (238 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TFSI (200 hp) S tronic2008–2013Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)6.8 s148 mph (238 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TFSI (200 hp) quattro S tronic2008–2013Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)6.6 s147 mph (236 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.2 V6 (250 hp) quattro S tronic2008–2009Gasoline250 hp (184 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)6.4 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.2 TFSI (105 hp) S tronic start/stop2009–2013Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)10.5 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 TFSI (105 hp) start/stop2009–2013Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)11 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (90 hp)2009–2012Diesel90 hp (66 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)12.9 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (170 hp)2009–2012Diesel170 hp (125 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)8 s139 mph (224 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (170 hp) S tronic2009–2012Diesel170 hp (125 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.8 s138 mph (222 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TFSI (125 hp)2010–2013Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.4 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TFSI (125 hp) S tronic2010–2013Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.3 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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