Audi A3 photos

1996 — present · 4 generations · hatchback, sedan, convertible

The compact Audi A3 family has been in production since 1996 across four generations, offering practical hatchbacks, convertibles, and sedans.

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89–329 (66–245 kW)
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Generations

4

About the model

The Audi A3 story began in 1996 with the first generation 8L, produced until 2003 strictly as a hatchback to establish the brand in the premium compact segment with transverse engines.

The second generation 8P spanned from 2003 to 2012, expanding the lineup by adding an open-top convertible alongside the traditional hatchback, while introducing updated direct-injection engines and dual-clutch transmissions.

Generation three 8V arrived in 2012 and ran until 2020 on the modular MQB architecture. For the first time, a compact sedan joined the existing hatchback and convertible body styles, bringing advanced driver assistance and refined turbo powertrains.

Since 2020, the fourth generation 8Y has been produced in hatchback and sedan formats, featuring fully digital cockpit interfaces, mild-hybrid engine options, and revised running gear.

Tuning and versions

15 · 8 ateliers
News

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Audi launches compact A2 e-tron with up to 401 miles of range for Europe
Audi launches compact A2 e-tron with up to 401 miles of range for Europe
Audi has launched the compact A2 e-tron electric hatchback on the MEB platform, developed specifically for European customers. The rear-wheel-drive EV offers outputs between 168 hp and 322 hp with a driving range of up to 401 miles on the WLTP cycle.
22.Sep.2026
The Icon Returns: Audi Unveils the All-Electric A2 E-Tron
The Icon Returns: Audi Unveils the All-Electric A2 E-Tron
More than twenty years after the original model ended production, Audi has revived the historic nameplate as the all-electric A2 E-Tron hatchback. Built with an impressive drag coefficient of 0.24, the compact rear-wheel-drive EV offers powertrains producing up to 322 horsepower and an electric range reaching 401 miles. Inside, the spacious cabin features an 11.9-inch Virtual Cockpit, a curved 12.8-inch touchscreen, and innovative Fidlock magnetic accessory mounts.
07.Sep.2026
2027 Audi Q7 Costs More, and the SQ7 Is Closing In on Six Figures
2027 Audi Q7 Costs More, and the SQ7 Is Closing In on Six Figures
Audi has refreshed the 2027 Q7 and SQ7 with new looks, revised engines, and higher starting prices.
20.Jul.2026
Audi’s A6 Allroad Is Officially Headed to America
Audi’s A6 Allroad Is Officially Headed to America
The next A6 Allroad wagon will reach U.S. showrooms in 2027, giving buyers a more practical Audi option beyond the RS6.
17.Jun.2026
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