2016 Audi A3 Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 5 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: 8V (Third generation).

  • Length175.0 in
  • Width70.7 in
  • Height55.5 in – 55.8 in
  • Wheelbase102.2 in – 103.8 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.3 in
  • Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,560 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height55.5 in – 55.8 in
  • Wheelbase102.2 in – 103.8 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.3 in
  • Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,560 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 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 2016 Audi A3

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

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  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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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: 175.0 in · 70.7 in · 55.5 in – 55.8 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x112, bore 57.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS, 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 225/50R16. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length175.0 in
Width70.7 in
Height55.5 in – 55.8 in
Wheelbase102.2 in – 103.8 in
Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.3 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom37.4 in – 39.6 in
Rear headroom36.3 in – 36.4 in
Front legroom41.2 in
Rear legroom31.9 in – 35.1 in
Front shoulder room54.8 in
Rear shoulder room45.7 in – 53.0 in
Luggage volume9.9 cu ft – 12.3 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,560 lb
GVWR4,343 lb – 4,575 lb
Fuel tank13.2 gal – 14.5 gal
Max towing capacity3,850 lb

Engine

Torque200 – 258 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
  • 225/50R16
  • 235/35R19

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver26"
  • Passenger19"
  • Rear12"
Trim-by-trim dimensions (5 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet175.055.5102.26.33384
1.8T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan175.070.755.8103.86.03175
2.0 TDI Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan175.070.755.8103.86.03241
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet175.055.5102.26.03560
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan175.070.755.8103.86.33362

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (8V (Third generation)): years 20152016. View model overview

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