2018 Audi A3 Specifications
Compare important 2018 Audi A3 technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Exterior length |
175.5 |
175.5 |
174.1 |
174.1 |
| Exterior body width |
70.7 |
70.7 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Exterior height |
55.7 |
55.7 |
55.5 |
55.5 |
| Horsepower |
186 hp |
220 hp |
186 hp |
220 hp |
| Torque |
221 lb-ft. |
258 lb-ft. |
221 lb-ft. |
258 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
3197 |
3362 |
3428 |
3627 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
4068 |
4564 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Wheelbase |
103.8 |
103.8 |
102.2 |
102.2 |
| Turning radius |
18.1 '' |
18.1 '' |
18.1 '' |
18.1 '' |
| Front legroom |
41.2 |
41.2 |
41.2 |
41.2 |
| Rear legroom |
35.1 |
35.1 |
31.9 |
31.9 |
| Front headroom |
40 |
40 |
37 |
37 |
| Rear headroom |
36 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
| Front shoulder room |
55 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
| Rear shoulder room |
53 |
53 |
46 |
46 |
| Fuel tank |
13.2 gal. |
14.5 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
14.5 gal. |
| Payload |
1,102 lbs. |
1,102 lbs. |
N/A |
N/A |
2018 Audi A3 Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the A3, however, is its roomy interior. The 2018 Audi A3 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Air conditioning, front |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cargo concealed storage |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cargo tie downs |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
| Compass |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| 1-touch window down |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Programmable garage door opener |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
N/A |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
leather |
leather |
leather |
leather |
| Cargo net |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
N/A |
| Air compressor |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
| Adaptive cruise control |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Auxiliary visors |
dual |
dual |
dual |
dual |
2018 Audi A3 Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2018 Audi A3 trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Antenna |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
| Body material |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
| Fog/driving lights |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
2 doors |
2 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Sunroof |
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
N/A |
N/A |
| Spoiler |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
| Wheels |
17 silver aluminum |
17 silver aluminum |
17 silver aluminum |
17 silver aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
N/A |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| Convertible top |
N/A |
N/A |
power |
power |
| Convertible roof glass rear window |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
2018 Audi A3 Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2018 Audi A3 trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
8-way power |
8-way power |
6-way power |
6-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way power |
6-way power |
| Lumbar support |
driver |
driver |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats |
40-20-40 bench |
40-20-40 bench |
50-50 bench |
50-50 bench |
| Rear armrest |
with pass-thru |
with pass-thru |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rear head restraints |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
leather |
leather |
leather |
leather |
2018 Audi A3 Entertainment System
Some 2018 Audi A3 trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Radio |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Voice recognition |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Speakers |
10 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
| Amplifier |
std |
std |
140W |
140W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Equalizer |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
2018 Audi A3 Safety and Security Features
Each 2018 Audi A3 trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
SIDEGUARD |
SIDEGUARD |
N/A |
N/A |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Headlights |
high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus |
high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus |
high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus |
high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus |
| Exterior light control |
programmable |
programmable |
programmable |
programmable |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Door curb lights |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Keyless access system |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
Immobilizer IV |
Immobilizer IV |
Immobilizer IV |
Immobilizer IV |
| Theft deterrent radio |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| First aid kit |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Airbags, knee protection |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
N/A |
N/A |
| Lane departure warning |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Blind spot sensor |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Cornering lights |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Headlight washer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
2018 Audi A3 Mechanical Features
The 2018 Audi A3 will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine |
2.0L I-4 |
2.0L I-4 |
2.0L I-4 |
2.0L I-4 |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
front-wheel |
all-wheel drive |
front-wheel |
all-wheel drive |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
| Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
S tronic |
S tronic |
S tronic |
S tronic |
| Transmission |
7-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
S tronic 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
7-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
S tronic 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
4.77 |
4.77 |
4.77 |
4.77 |
| Turbocharger |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
2018 Audi A3 Other Specs
In general, the 2018 Audi A3 lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Luggage capacity |
12.3 cu.ft. |
10.0 cu.ft. |
9.9 cu.ft. |
9.9 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
12.3 cu.ft. |
10.0 cu.ft. |
9.9 cu.ft. |
9.9 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
2.0 liters |
2.0 liters |
2.0 liters |
2.0 liters |
| Base engine type |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm |
4,400 |
4,500 |
4,400 |
4,500 |
| Torque rpm |
1,600 |
1,600 |
1,600 |
1,600 |
| EPA mileage estimates |
26 City / 35 Hwy |
24 City / 31 Hwy |
25 City / 34 Hwy |
22 City / 30 Hwy |
| Driver information center |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front |
front |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
144/unlimited |
144/unlimited |
144/unlimited |
144/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
48/unlimited |
48/unlimited |
48/unlimited |
48/unlimited |
| Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) |
12/10,000 |
12/10,000 |
12/10,000 |
12/10,000 |
| Tires |
P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
std |
std |
std |
std |
