The Audi S3 is a performance-oriented compact car that has evolved through multiple generations since its introduction in 1999. Initially launched as a sporty hatchback based on the Audi A3, the S3 blends luxury with agile driving dynamics. Over the years, the model expanded its lineup to include sedan variants and progressively refined its engine performance and technological features. Known for its quattro all-wheel-drive system and turbocharged engines, the Audi S3 offers a compelling balance of everyday usability and spirited driving.
Current Generations
Discontinued Generations
2021 Audi S3 Sedan (8Y)
1415 mm
L:4504 mm | W:1984 mm
2021 Audi S3 Sedan (8Y)
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 4504 mm177.3 in14.8 ft
- Width: 1984 mm78.1 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1415 mm55.7 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 325 liter11.5 cu ft
2021 Audi S3 Sportback (8Y)
1438 mm
L:4351 mm | W:1984 mm
2021 Audi S3 Sportback (8Y)
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4351 mm171.3 in14.3 ft
- Width: 1984 mm78.1 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1438 mm56.6 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 325 liter11.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1145 liter40.4 cu ft
2016 Audi S3 Cabriolet (8V, facelift 2016)
1388 mm
L:4431 mm | W:1960 mm
2016 Audi S3 Cabriolet (8V, facelift 2016)
- Production Years: 2016 - 2020
- Model Year: 2016
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4431 mm174.4 in14.5 ft
- Width: 1960 mm77.2 in6.4 ft
- Height: 1388 mm54.6 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 285 liter10.1 cu ft
2016 Audi S3 Sedan (8V, facelift 2016)
1392 mm
L:4466 mm | W:1960 mm
2016 Audi S3 Sedan (8V, facelift 2016)
- Production Years: 2016 - 2020
- Model Year: 2016
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 4466 mm175.8 in14.7 ft
- Width: 1960 mm77.2 in6.4 ft
- Height: 1392 mm54.8 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 390 liter13.8 cu ft
2016 Audi S3 Sportback (8V, facelift 2016)
1404 mm
L:4322 mm | W:1966 mm
2016 Audi S3 Sportback (8V, facelift 2016)
- Production Years: 2016 - 2020
- Model Year: 2016
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4322 mm170.2 in14.2 ft
- Width: 1966 mm77.4 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1404 mm55.3 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 340 liter12.0 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1180 liter41.7 cu ft
2016 Audi S3 (8V, facelift 2016)
1401 mm
L:4252 mm | W:1966 mm
2016 Audi S3 (8V, facelift 2016)
- Production Years: 2016 - 2018
- Model Year: 2016
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4252 mm167.4 in14.0 ft
- Width: 1966 mm77.4 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1401 mm55.2 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 325 liter11.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1060 liter37.4 cu ft
2014 Audi S3 Cabriolet (8V)
1388 mm
L:4434 mm | W:1960 mm
2014 Audi S3 Cabriolet (8V)
- Production Years: 2014 - 2016
- Model Year: 2014
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4434 mm174.6 in14.5 ft
- Width: 1960 mm77.2 in6.4 ft
- Height: 1388 mm54.6 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 285 liter10.1 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 645 liter22.8 cu ft
2013 Audi S3 (8V)
1401 mm
L:4254 mm | W:1966 mm
2013 Audi S3 (8V)
- Production Years: 2013 - 2016
- Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4254 mm167.5 in14.0 ft
- Width: 1966 mm77.4 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1401 mm55.2 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 325 liter11.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1060 liter37.4 cu ft
2013 Audi S3 Sedan (8V)
1392 mm
L:4469 mm | W:1960 mm
2013 Audi S3 Sedan (8V)
- Production Years: 2013 - 2016
- Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 4469 mm175.9 in14.7 ft
- Width: 1960 mm77.2 in6.4 ft
- Height: 1392 mm54.8 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 283 - 390 liter10.0 - 13.8 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 845 liter29.8 cu ft
2013 Audi S3 Sportback (8V)
1404 mm
L:4324 mm | W:1966 mm
2013 Audi S3 Sportback (8V)
- Production Years: 2013 - 2016
- Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4324 mm170.2 in14.2 ft
- Width: 1966 mm77.4 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1404 mm55.3 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 340 liter12.0 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1180 liter41.7 cu ft
2008 Audi S3 (8P, facelift 2008)
1399 mm
L:4230 mm | W:1765 mm
2008 Audi S3 (8P, facelift 2008)
- Production Years: 2008 - 2012
- Model Year: 2008
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4230 mm166.5 in13.9 ft
- Width: 1765 mm69.5 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1399 mm55.1 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 281 liter9.9 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1011 liter35.7 cu ft
2008 Audi S3 Sportback (8PA)
1402 mm
L:4302 mm | W:1765 mm
2008 Audi S3 Sportback (8PA)
- Production Years: 2008 - 2012
- Model Year: 2008
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4302 mm169.4 in14.1 ft
- Width: 1765 mm69.5 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1402 mm55.2 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 302 liter10.7 cu ft
2007 Audi S3 (8P)
1399 mm
L:4214 mm | W:1765 mm
2007 Audi S3 (8P)
- Production Years: 2006 - 2008
- Model Year: 2007
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4214 mm165.9 in13.8 ft
- Width: 1765 mm69.5 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1399 mm55.1 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 281 liter9.9 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1011 liter35.7 cu ft
2001 Audi S3 (8L, facelift 2001)
1415 mm
L:4159 mm | W:1763 mm
2001 Audi S3 (8L, facelift 2001)
- Production Years: 2001 - 2003
- Model Year: 2001
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4159 mm163.7 in13.6 ft
- Width: 1763 mm69.4 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1415 mm55.7 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 270 liter9.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1020 liter36.0 cu ft
1999 Audi S3 (8L)
1415 mm
L:4159 mm | W:1763 mm
1999 Audi S3 (8L)
- Production Years: 1998 - 2000
- Model Year: 1999
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4159 mm163.7 in13.6 ft
- Width: 1763 mm69.4 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1415 mm55.7 in4.6 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 270 liter9.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1020 liter36.0 cu ft
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