The Audi A3 Facelift 2008 (2008-2012) was offered with 23 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Petrol | 250 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.1 s | 9.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 200 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 236 km/h | 6.6 s | 7.5 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 200 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 238 km/h | 6.8 s | 7.2 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 200 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 238 km/h | 7.0 s | 7.1 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 170 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 222 km/h | 7.8 s | 5.2 l/100km | 17 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 170 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 224 km/h | 7.6 s | 4.9 l/100km | 16 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 170 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 224 km/h | 8.0 s | 4.7 l/100km | 16 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 160 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 7.8 s | 7.3 l/100km | 12 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 160 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 222 km/h | 7.5 s | 6.6 l/100km | 12 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 160 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 222 km/h | 7.6 s | 6.7 l/100km | 12 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.2 s | 5.0 l/100km | 21 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 207 km/h | 8.9 s | 5.4 l/100km | 12 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 8.9 s | 4.4 l/100km | 21 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 125 hp | 200 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 9.3 s | 5.3 l/100km | 17 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 125 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 9.4 s | 5.7 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 187 km/h | 11.1 s | 5.6 l/100km | 7 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 187 km/h | 11.4 s | 4.9 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 194 km/h | 11.8 s | 4.3 l/100km | 12 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 194 km/h | 11.4 s | 4.1 l/100km | 16 trims |
| 1.2L Petrol | 105 hp | 175 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.1 s | 5.3 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 1.2L Petrol | 105 hp | 175 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.1 s | 5.5 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 102 hp | 148 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 11.7 s | 6.7 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 102 hp | 148 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 11.8 s | 6.8 l/100km | 8 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.