The Audi A3 is a premium compact car that has been produced since 1996, spanning multiple generations and body styles including hatchback, sedan, and sportback variants. Known for its refined design, advanced technology, and dynamic driving characteristics, the A3 has evolved significantly in size and features over the years. Each generation brought enhancements in interior space, safety, and performance, maintaining its stance as a competitive model in the compact luxury segment. The Audi A3 continues to blend practicality with Audi's signature luxury and sporty appeal.
Current Generations
Discontinued Generations
2021 Audi A3 Sedan (8Y)

1425 mm
L:4495 mm | W:1984 mm
2021 Audi A3 Sedan (8Y)
- Production Years: 2020 - 2024
- Model Year: 2021
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 4495 mm177.0 in14.7 ft
- Width: 1984 mm78.1 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1425 mm56.1 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 390 - 425 liter13.8 - 15.0 cu ft
2021 Audi A3 Sportback (8Y)

1458 mm
L:4343 mm | W:1984 mm
2021 Audi A3 Sportback (8Y)
- Production Years: 2020 - 2024
- Model Year: 2021
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4343 mm171.0 in14.2 ft
- Width: 1984 mm78.1 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1449 - 1458 mm57.0 - 57.4 in4.8 - 4.8 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 280 - 380 liter9.9 - 13.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1100 - 1200 liter38.8 - 42.4 cu ft
2017 Audi A3 Sedan (8V, facelift 2016)

1416 mm
L:4465 mm | W:1960 mm
2017 Audi A3 Sedan (8V, facelift 2016)
- Production Years: 2016 - 2020
- Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 4458 - 4465 mm175.5 - 175.8 in14.6 - 14.6 ft
- Width: 1960 mm77.2 in6.4 ft
- Height: 1416 mm55.7 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 283 - 425 liter10.0 - 15.0 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 845 - 880 liter29.8 - 31.1 cu ft
2017 Audi A3 Sportback (8V, facelift 2016)

1461 mm
L:4313 mm | W:1966 mm
2017 Audi A3 Sportback (8V, facelift 2016)
- Production Years: 2016 - 2020
- Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4313 mm169.8 in14.2 ft
- Width: 1966 mm77.4 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1426 - 1461 mm56.1 - 57.5 in4.7 - 4.8 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 280 - 380 liter9.9 - 13.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1120 - 1220 liter39.6 - 43.1 cu ft
2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V, facelift 2016)

1416 mm
L:4458 mm | W:1960 mm
2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V, facelift 2016)
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4422 - 4458 mm174.1 - 175.5 in14.5 - 14.6 ft
- Width: 1960 mm77.2 in6.4 ft
- Height: 1409 - 1416 mm55.5 - 55.7 in4.6 - 4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 201 - 390 liter7.1 - 13.8 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 280 - 845 liter9.9 - 29.8 cu ft
2017 Audi A3 (8V, facelift 2016)

1424 mm
L:4241 mm | W:1966 mm
2017 Audi A3 (8V, facelift 2016)
- Production Years: 2016 - 2017
- Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4241 mm167.0 in13.9 ft
- Width: 1966 mm77.4 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1424 mm56.1 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 325 - 365 liter11.5 - 12.9 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1060 - 1100 liter37.4 - 38.8 cu ft
2014 Audi A3 Sedan (8V)

1416 mm
L:4456 mm | W:1960 mm
2014 Audi A3 Sedan (8V)
- Production Years: 2013 - 2016
- Model Year: 2014
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 4456 mm175.4 in14.6 ft
- Width: 1960 mm77.2 in6.4 ft
- Height: 1416 mm55.7 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 348 - 425 liter12.3 - 15.0 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 845 - 880 liter29.8 - 31.1 cu ft
2013 Audi A3 Sportback (8V)

1427 mm
L:4312 mm | W:1966 mm
2013 Audi A3 Sportback (8V)
- Production Years: 2013 - 2016
- Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4312 mm169.8 in14.1 ft
- Width: 1966 mm77.4 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1427 mm56.2 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 280 - 380 liter9.9 - 13.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1120 - 1220 liter39.6 - 43.1 cu ft
2013 Audi A3 (8V)

1421 mm
L:4237 mm | W:1966 mm
2013 Audi A3 (8V)
- Production Years: 2012 - 2016
- Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4237 mm166.8 in13.9 ft
- Width: 1966 mm77.4 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1421 mm55.9 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 325 - 365 liter11.5 - 12.9 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1060 - 1100 liter37.4 - 38.8 cu ft
2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V)

1409 mm
L:4456 mm | W:1960 mm
2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet (8V)
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4421 - 4456 mm174.1 - 175.4 in14.5 - 14.6 ft
- Width: 1960 mm77.2 in6.4 ft
- Height: 1409 mm55.5 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 201 - 320 liter7.1 - 11.3 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 280 - 678 liter9.9 - 23.9 cu ft
2008 Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008)

1421 mm
L:4238 mm | W:1995 mm
2008 Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008)
- Production Years: 2008 - 2013
- Model Year: 2008
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4238 mm166.9 in13.9 ft
- Width: 1995 mm78.5 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1421 mm55.9 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 280 - 350 liter9.9 - 12.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1010 - 1100 liter35.7 - 38.8 cu ft
2008 Audi A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008)

1423 mm
L:4292 mm | W:2023 mm
2008 Audi A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008)
- Production Years: 2008 - 2013
- Model Year: 2008
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4292 mm169.0 in14.1 ft
- Width: 2023 mm79.6 in6.6 ft
- Height: 1423 mm56.0 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 302 - 552 liter10.7 - 19.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1032 - 1120 liter36.4 - 39.6 cu ft
2008 Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P, facelift 2008)

1424 mm
L:4238 mm | W:1765 mm
2008 Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P, facelift 2008)
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4238 mm166.9 in13.9 ft
- Width: 1765 mm69.5 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1424 mm56.1 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 260 liter9.2 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 674 liter23.8 cu ft
2008 Audi A3 clubsport (8P, facelift 2008)

1385 mm
L:4254 mm | W:1825 mm
2008 Audi A3 clubsport (8P, facelift 2008)
- Production Year: 2008
- Model Year: 2008
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4254 mm167.5 in14.0 ft
- Width: 1825 mm71.9 in6.0 ft
- Height: 1385 mm54.5 in4.5 ft
2006 Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2005)

1421 mm
L:4214 mm | W:1765 mm
2006 Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2005)
- Production Years: 2005 - 2008
- Model Year: 2006
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4214 mm165.9 in13.8 ft
- Width: 1765 mm69.5 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1421 mm55.9 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 281 - 350 liter9.9 - 12.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1011 - 1080 liter35.7 - 38.1 cu ft
2005 Audi A3 Sportback (8PA)

1423 mm
L:4286 mm | W:1765 mm
2005 Audi A3 Sportback (8PA)
- Production Years: 2004 - 2008
- Model Year: 2005
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4286 mm168.7 in14.1 ft
- Width: 1765 mm69.5 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1423 mm56.0 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 302 - 370 liter10.7 - 13.1 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1032 - 1120 liter36.4 - 39.6 cu ft
2004 Audi A3 (8P)

1421 mm
L:4214 mm | W:1765 mm
2004 Audi A3 (8P)
- Production Years: 2003 - 2005
- Model Year: 2004
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4203 - 4214 mm165.5 - 165.9 in13.8 - 13.8 ft
- Width: 1765 mm69.5 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1421 mm55.9 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 281 - 350 liter9.9 - 12.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1011 - 1100 liter35.7 - 38.8 cu ft
2001 Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000)

1427 mm
L:4152 mm | W:1735 mm
2001 Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000)
- Production Years: 2000 - 2003
- Model Year: 2001
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4152 mm163.5 in13.6 ft
- Width: 1735 mm68.3 in5.7 ft
- Height: 1427 mm56.2 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 270 - 350 liter9.5 - 12.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1020 - 1120 liter36.0 - 39.6 cu ft
1997 Audi A3 (8L)

1427 mm
L:4152 mm | W:1847 mm
1997 Audi A3 (8L)
- Production Years: 1996 - 2000
- Model Year: 1997
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4152 mm163.5 in13.6 ft
- Width: 1847 mm72.7 in6.1 ft
- Height: 1427 mm56.2 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 270 - 350 liter9.5 - 12.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1020 - 1110 liter36.0 - 39.2 cu ft