Audi A3 Horsepower & Torque (2006 - 2025): How Much Power Does A A3 Have?

The Audi A3 has been a benchmark in the subcompact executive car segment since 1996, offering a blend of luxury and performance in a compact package.

Throughout its evolution, the A3 has featured a range of powertrains, starting with a 1.8L engine and progressing to a 2.0L turbocharged hybrid in 2025.

Power output spans from 140 horsepower in earlier models to 250 horsepower in higher-performance trims, with torque reaching up to 258 lb-ft.

Key options include Audi's quattro (all-wheel-drive) system and versatile transmissions like the 6-speed manual and 7-speed auto-shift manual, catering to various driving styles.

Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for the Audi A3 across its production years.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

Fourth Generation: 2020-2020

2020 Audi A3 Horsepower

The 2020 Audi A3 offers a horsepower range from 184hp in the Premium 40 TFSI, 2.0L configuration to 228hp in the S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro, 2.0L variant.

Torque output spans from 221 lb-ft in the 2.0L Premium 40 TFSI model to 258 lb-ft in the 2.0L S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro version, with all models featuring a 7-speed auto-shift manual transmission and the option for AWD drivetrain.

The engine size across all variants is a 2.0L four-cylinder.

Third Generation: 2012-2012

2012 Audi A3 Horsepower

The 2012 Audi A3 offers a horsepower range from 140hp in the TDI variant to 200hp in the Hatchback 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus, both equipped with a 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies between 207 lb-ft for the Hatchback 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus and 236 lb-ft for the TDI, with both configurations utilizing the same 2.0L engine size.

All models come with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability, with drivetrain options including front-wheel drive for the TDI and all-wheel drive for the 2.0T Quattro.