El Audi A3 8V (2012-2016) se ofreció con 24 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Diésel | 184 hp | 380 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 6.8 s | 4.7 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 184 hp | 380 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 234 km/h | 7.3 s | 4.1 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 180 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 228 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.4 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 180 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 232 km/h | 7.2 s | 5.6 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 180 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 232 km/h | 7.1 s | 5.8 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 150 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 8.4 s | 4.7 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 150 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 213 km/h | 8.3 s | 4.4 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 150 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 216 km/h | 8.6 s | 4.0 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.1 s | 4.5 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.1 s | 4.5 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 140 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 213 km/h | 8.3 s | 4.7 l/100km | 10 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 140 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 213 km/h | 8.3 s | 4.7 l/100km | 10 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 125 hp | 200 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 9.1 s | 4.8 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 125 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 9.2 s | 5.1 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 122 hp | 200 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 9.2 s | 4.9 l/100km | 10 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 122 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 9.3 s | 5.2 l/100km | 10 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 110 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.5 s | 3.8 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 110 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.5 s | 3.8 l/100km | 15 acabados |
| 1.2L Gasolina | 110 hp | 175 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 198 km/h | 9.9 s | 4.8 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.2L Gasolina | 110 hp | 175 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 198 km/h | 9.9 s | 4.9 l/100km | 11 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 10.7 s | 3.9 l/100km | 10 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 10.7 s | 3.8 l/100km | 10 acabados |
| 1.2L Gasolina | 105 hp | 175 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 10.3 s | 4.9 l/100km | 10 acabados |
| 1.2L Gasolina | 105 hp | 175 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 203 km/h | 9.3 s | 5.2 l/100km | 10 acabados |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.