Audi A3 8Y
The premium compact hatchback, refined with sharp digital tech and efficient mild-hybrid power.
- Power
- 150 bhp
- Top speed
- 139 mph
About the Audi A3 8Y
The fourth-generation Audi A3 (8Y) represents a significant digital leap for the premium compact segment, moving to the MQB Evo platform shared with the Golf Mk8. The 35 TFSI trim features a 1.5-litre engine with cylinder-on-demand technology and, in S tronic guise, a 48V mild-hybrid system to improve efficiency and low-end response. The S line trim adds a more aggressive body kit, 18-inch wheels, and lowered sports suspension for a firmer, more composed ride. Inside, the cabin is defined by the 'Virtual Cockpit' and a driver-focused dashboard that replaces most physical switchgear with touch-sensitive controls.
Audi A3 8Y specs
The Audi A3 8Y produces 150 bhp (112 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h).
| Make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | A3 |
| Generation | 8Y |
| Trim | A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line |
| Years | 2020–present |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,498 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 150 bhp (112 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 139 mph (224 km/h) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,402 kg (3,091 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 107 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Audi A3 8Y rarity in CarSpot
The Audi A3 8Y is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 7 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Audi A3 8Y fun facts
- The 35 TFSI engine uses a Miller combustion cycle and variable turbine geometry (VTG) to maximise efficiency, tech usually reserved for high-performance Porsche engines.
- The 8Y generation was the first A3 to be designed entirely digitally, with no physical clay models used during the development of its interior.
- In S tronic models, the 48V mild-hybrid system can recover up to 12kW of power during deceleration and allows the car to coast with the engine off at speeds between 25 and 99 mph.
