The Audi A3 8V (2012-2016) was offered with 24 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Diesel | 184 hp | 380 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 6.8 s | 4.7 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 184 hp | 380 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 234 km/h | 7.3 s | 4.1 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 180 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 228 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.4 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 180 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 232 km/h | 7.2 s | 5.6 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 180 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 232 km/h | 7.1 s | 5.8 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 150 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 8.4 s | 4.7 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 150 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 213 km/h | 8.3 s | 4.4 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 150 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 216 km/h | 8.6 s | 4.0 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.1 s | 4.5 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.1 s | 4.5 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 140 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 213 km/h | 8.3 s | 4.7 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 140 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 213 km/h | 8.3 s | 4.7 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 125 hp | 200 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 9.1 s | 4.8 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 125 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 9.2 s | 5.1 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 122 hp | 200 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 9.2 s | 4.9 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 122 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 9.3 s | 5.2 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 110 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.5 s | 3.8 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 110 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.5 s | 3.8 l/100km | 15 trims |
| 1.2L Petrol | 110 hp | 175 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 198 km/h | 9.9 s | 4.8 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.2L Petrol | 110 hp | 175 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 198 km/h | 9.9 s | 4.9 l/100km | 11 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 10.7 s | 3.9 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 10.7 s | 3.8 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 1.2L Petrol | 105 hp | 175 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 10.3 s | 4.9 l/100km | 10 trims |
| 1.2L Petrol | 105 hp | 175 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 9.3 s | 5.2 l/100km | 10 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.