2012 Audi A3 Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications
Based on 3 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: 8P (Second generation) - Facelift.
- Length169.0 in
- Width69.5 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,461 lb
- Length169.0 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.5 in
Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.
Explore your 2012 Audi A3
Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.
- Dimensions
- Wheels
- Tires
- Wipers
- Oil
- Interior
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Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.
Catalog summaries
Exterior: 169.0 in · 69.5 in · 56.0 in. Full dimensions
Wheels: bolt pattern 5x112, bore 57.1 mm. Wheel sizes
Tires: P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS, 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 235/35R19. Tire sizes
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Exterior dimensions
| Length | 169.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 69.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in |
Interior dimensions
| Front headroom | 39.3 in |
|---|---|
| Rear headroom | 36.9 in |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in |
| Rear legroom | 34.8 in |
| Front shoulder room | 54.4 in |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in |
| Passenger volume | 89.0 cu ft |
| Luggage volume | 19.5 cu ft |
Weight & capacities
| Curb weight | 3,219 lb – 3,461 lb |
|---|---|
| GVWR | 4,497 lb – 4,740 lb |
| Fuel tank | 14.6 gal |
| Max towing capacity | 3,850 lb |
Engine
| Torque | 207 – 236 lb-ft |
|---|
Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.
Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes
Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →
- P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
- 225/40R18
- 225/45R17
- 235/35R19
Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →
- Driver24"
- Passenger19"
Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →
- 0W-404.9 qt
- 0W-404.9 qt
- 5W-304.2 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (3 trims)
| Trim | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Clearance | Curb wt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive FrontTrak | 169.0 | 69.5 | 56.0 | 101.5 | 6.0 | 3318 |
| 2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro | 169.0 | 69.5 | 56.0 | 101.5 | 6.0 | 3461 |
| 2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive FrontTrak | 169.0 | 69.5 | 56.0 | 101.5 | 6.0 | 3219 |
Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.
Same generation (8P (Second generation) - Facelift): years 2009–2013. View model overview