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A3
2012 Audi A3 S3
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
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
Variant
S3
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
8P Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
S3
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
265 hp
Power (kW)
195 kW
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.5 seconds
Displacement
1,984 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,238 mm
(166.9 in)
Width
1,765 mm
(69.5 in)
Height
1,421 mm
(55.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
(101.5 in)
Curb weight
1,455 kg
(3,208 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 - 5,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch
Manual, 6-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Diameter
280 - 312 mm
(11.0 - 12.3 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
253 - 282 mm
(10.0 - 11.1 in)
Cooling
Solid
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
60 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11.1 – 11.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.6 – 6.7 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.3 – 8.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
193 – 199 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,995 mm
(78.5 in)
Track, Front
1,534 mm
(60.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,507 mm
(59.3 in)
Overhang, Front
881 mm
(34.7 in)
Overhang, Rear
779 mm
(30.7 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
125 - 140 mm
(4.9 - 5.5 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,005 mm
(39.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
935 mm
(36.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,392 mm
(54.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,343 mm
(52.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2015 – 2035 kg
(4,442 – 4,486 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
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
560 kg
(1,235 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A Platform (PQ35)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Convex
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Pinch Tab
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
One-touch up/down
Driver
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Special Features
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual (Electric)
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
MP3
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Lockable
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Digital
Carpets
Front
Rear
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
350 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,080 litres
Depth
796 mm
(31.3 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,511 mm
(59.5 in)
Width
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Opening Width
871 mm
(34.3 in)
Opening Width (at roof)
884 mm
(34.8 in)
Height
624 mm
(24.6 in)
Sill Height
685 mm
(27.0 in)
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Manual
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Coat Hanger
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
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
Parking Assist
Optional
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Type of Keys
Remote Keys
Standard Key
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2003
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Child Occupant
3/5 stars
Pedestrian
1/4 stars
Test Year
2004
Overall Score
29.3
ANCAP Safety Rating
4
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
11.77
Side Impact
15.53
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Not Assessed
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Poor
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
0
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
Centre
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
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
H7
Bi-Xenon
D3S
Datyime Running Light
PG20 (PS19W)
Fog Light, Front
H11
Fog Light, Rear
BAY9s (H21W)
Rear/Brake Light
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Read Light
BA9s (T4W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Entry Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Audi
504 vehicles
A3
Model
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Body
Hatchback
Variant
A3 S3
1998–2025
A3 S3 Hatchback Generations
4 of 8
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8P Facelift
2008–2013
Year
2012
Powertrain
S3
Horsepower
265 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch | Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
AWD
Automatic Dual-clutch | Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
