Audi A3 Weight
- Kerb-weight range
- 1,090kg – 1,675kg
- Lightest recorded variant
- 1,090kg (A3 SE, 2003)
- Heaviest recorded variant
- 1,675kg (A3 Black Edition 40 TFSI e Semi-Auto, 2025)
- Gross vehicle weight
- 1,224kg – 3,500kg
- Payload
- 490kg – 560kg
The lightest recorded A3 variant weighs 1,090kg, while the heaviest is 1,675kg.
Gross vehicle weight ranges from 1,224kg to 3,500kg.
Recorded payload values range from 490kg to 560kg.
Kerb weight is the typical unladen weight. Gross vehicle weight is the maximum permitted total. Payload is the difference the source records for carrying capacity. Towing is not shown.
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| Variant | Year | Fuel | Kerb Weight | Gross Weight | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 1.6 | 2002 | Petrol | 1,090kg | 1,224kg | — |
| A3 SE | 2001–2003 | Petrol | 1,090kg | — | — |
| A3 SE TFSI (+2 similar) | 2014–2017 | Petrol | 1,150kg | 1,710kg | — |
| A3 1.8 | 1996 | Petrol | 1,160kg | 1,655kg | — |
| A3 1.8 | 2001 | Petrol | 1,160kg | 1,735kg | — |
| A3 1.8 SE Auto | 2002 | Petrol | 1,160kg | 1,348kg | — |
| A3 1.8 Sport | 1997–2003 | Petrol | 1,160kg | 1,781kg | — |
| A3 SE (+1 similar) | 2001–2002 | Petrol | 1,160kg | — | — |
| A3 SE TFSI Semi-Auto | 2014 | Petrol | 1,170kg | 1,730kg | — |
| A3 1.8T Sport | 1999–2003 | Petrol | 1,175kg | 3,085kg | — |
| A3 1.8T Sport Auto (+1 similar) | 2000–2001 | Petrol | 1,175kg | — | — |
| A3 S Line Nav TFSI (+3 similar) | 2012–2016 | Petrol | 1,175kg | 1,735kg | — |
| A3 T Sport | 2002–2003 | Petrol | 1,175kg | 3,500kg | — |
| A3 1.8T Quattro | 2000 | Petrol | 1,180kg | 1,865kg | — |
| A3 SE Technik Ultra TDI (+1 similar) | 2015–2016 | Diesel | 1,180kg | 1,740kg | — |
| A3 Sportback TFSI Black Edition (+5 similar) | 2014–2018 | Petrol | 1,180kg | 1,740kg | — |
| A3 T Quattro Sport | 2002 | Petrol | 1,180kg | — | — |
| A3 TDI | 2001–2002 | Diesel | 1,185kg | — | — |
| A3 Technik MPI (+5 similar) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 1,185kg | 1,745kg | — |
| A3 Sportback 30 TFSI Black Edition (+3 similar) | 2018–2020 | Petrol | 1,190kg | 1,770kg | — |
| A3 SE TFSI (+2 similar) | 2013–2015 | Petrol | 1,195kg | 1,755kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition 30 TFSI (+2 similar) | 2018–2020 | Petrol | 1,200kg | 1,765kg | — |
| A3 Sportback TFSI S Line Semi-Auto (+5 similar) | 2016–2018 | Petrol | 1,200kg | 1,760kg | — |
| A3 TDI SE | 2003 | Diesel | 1,200kg | 1,268kg | — |
| A3 TDI Sport | 2001–2003 | Diesel | 1,200kg | — | — |
| A3 SE TFSI Semi-Auto (+8 similar) | 2003–2015 | Petrol | 1,205kg | 1,765kg | — |
| A3 Sport TFSI Semi-Auto | 2018 | Petrol | 1,205kg | 1,755kg | — |
| A3 Sportback 30 TFSI Black Edition Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2018–2019 | Petrol | 1,205kg | 1,790kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Se (+2 similar) | 2005–2008 | Petrol | 1,205kg | 1,805kg | — |
| A3 Sportback SE Technik Ultra TDI (+1 similar) | 2015–2016 | Diesel | 1,205kg | 1,765kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition 30 TFSI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2018–2019 | Petrol | 1,215kg | 1,785kg | — |
| A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S Line (+2 similar) | 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1,220kg | 1,770kg | 550kg |
| A3 Technik MPI Semi-Auto (+4 similar) | 2008–2010 | Petrol | 1,220kg | 1,780kg | — |
| A3 S Line 30 TFSI (+1 similar) | 2020–2023 | Petrol | 1,225kg | 1,775kg | 550kg |
| A3 S Line FSI Sportback (+3 similar) | 2004–2007 | Petrol | 1,225kg | 1,825kg | — |
| A3 Sportback S Line Nav TFSI (+14 similar) | 2003–2016 | Petrol | 1,225kg | 1,785kg | — |
| A3 Sportback SE 101 MPI | 2008–2010 | Petrol | 1,225kg | 2,184kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Sport Nav TFSI | 2015–2016 | Petrol | 1,225kg | 1,795kg | — |
| A3 SE TDI (+3 similar) | 2013–2015 | Diesel | 1,230kg | 1,790kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition TFSI (+7 similar) | 2010–2018 | Petrol | 1,230kg | 1,790kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition TFSI (+2 similar) | 2015–2017 | Petrol | 1,235kg | 1,785kg | — |
| A3 Sport TDI | 2016 | Diesel | 1,235kg | 1,790kg | — |
| A3 Sportback S Line Nav TFSI Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2013–2016 | Petrol | 1,235kg | 1,795kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition TFSI (+2 similar) | 2015–2018 | Petrol | 1,240kg | 1,790kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition TFSI Semi-Auto (+4 similar) | 2016–2018 | Petrol | 1,240kg | 1,800kg | — |
| A3 S Line TFSI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2016–2017 | Petrol | 1,245kg | 1,795kg | — |
| A3 SE TDI | 2016 | Diesel | 1,245kg | 1,805kg | — |
| A3 Sportback TFSI (+4 similar) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 1,245kg | 1,805kg | — |
| 3 Black Edition TFSI Semi-Auto (+4 similar) | 2013–2018 | Petrol | 1,250kg | 1,800kg | — |
| A3 S Line Nav TDI Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2013–2016 | Diesel | 1,250kg | 1,810kg | — |