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A3
2012 Audi A3
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2012
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
8V
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch
Manual, 6
7-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.8 TFSI
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
180 hp
Power (kW)
132 kW
Torque
250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed
235 km/h
(146 mph)
0–60 mph
6.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.1 seconds
Displacement
1,798 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,237 mm
(166.8 in)
Width
1,777 mm
(70.0 in)
Height
1,421 mm
(55.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,601 mm
(102.4 in)
Curb weight
1,305 kg
(2,877 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,100 - 6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,250 - 5,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
84.1 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch
Manual, 6
7-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.78 :1
2nd Gear
2.12 :1
3rd Gear
1.36 :1
4th Gear
1.03 :1
5th Gear
0.86 :1
6th Gear
0.73 :1
Final Drive
3.65 :1
Reverse
3.6 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Diameter
276 - 312 mm
(10.9 - 12.3 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
272 - 310 mm
(10.7 - 12.2 in)
Cooling
Solid
Rear Brakes › Cooling
Ventilated
Optional
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
C
Emission Control
Catalyst
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
7 – 7.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
4.8 – 4.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
5.6 – 5.8 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
129 – 135 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,966 mm
(77.4 in)
Track, Front
1,542 mm
(60.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,514 mm
(59.6 in)
Overhang, Front
869 mm
(34.2 in)
Overhang, Rear
767 mm
(30.2 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
140 - 152 mm
(5.5 - 6.0 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,020 mm
(40.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
951 mm
(37.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,392 mm
(54.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,343 mm
(52.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1790 – 1810 kg
(3,946 – 3,990 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
1,800 kg
(3,968 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
650 – 660 kg
(1,433 – 1,455 lb)
Cargo Capacity
585 kg
(1,290 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Aluminium
Roof Material
Aluminium
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Slim Push Button
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Fixed
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Lug Nuts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
500 g
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
CD
Memory Card Reader
MP3
WMA
Media Inputs
USB
Bluetooth
Yes
Phone Preparation
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Cooled
Light
Lockable
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Digital
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
365 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,100 litres
Depth
770 mm
(30.3 in)
Width
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Opening Width
958 mm
(37.7 in)
Sill Height
686 mm
(27.0 in)
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Yes
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2012
Adult Occupant
95 %
Child Occupant
87 %
Vulnerable Road Users
74 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2013
Overall Score
36.41
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
34.1 /38
Frontal Impact
15.4 /16
Lateral Impact
15.6 /16
Rear Impact
3.2 /4
Frontal Offset
15.41
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Good
Child Occupant
Total Points
42.5 /49
Safety Features
7 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
26.6 /49
Pedestrian
19.6
1
6
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
0 /3
Lane Support (points)
0 /4
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Knee Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: Optional
Rear: Yes
Other
Warranty
Manufacturer
2 years
Body Protection
3 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Yes
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Trunk
on Floor
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D3S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H15
Bi-Xenon
D3S
Datyime Running Light
H15
Fog Light, Front
H8
Fog Light, Rear
BAY9s (H21W)
W3×16d (W21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16d (W21W)
Reversing Light
BAX9s (H6W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
ACRISS
Category
Compact Elite (D)
Awards
World
Car of the Year
2014
Golden Steering Wheel
Middle and Luxury
2012
Audi
504 vehicles
A3
Model
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8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
A3 Standard
1997–2026
A3 Hatchback Generations
5 of 8
8V
2012–2016
Year
2012
Powertrain
1.8 TFSI
Horsepower
180 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch | Manual, 6 | 7-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
FWD
Automatic Dual-clutch | Manual, 6 | 7-speed
Gasoline
