Audi A3 Weight
- Kerb-weight range
- 1,090kg – 1,675kg
- Lightest recorded variant
- 1,090kg (A3 SE, 2003)
- Heaviest recorded variant
- 1,675kg (A3 Black Edition 40 TFSI e Semi-Auto, 2025)
- Gross vehicle weight
- 1,224kg – 3,500kg
- Payload
- 490kg – 560kg
The lightest recorded A3 variant weighs 1,090kg, while the heaviest is 1,675kg.
Gross vehicle weight ranges from 1,224kg to 3,500kg.
Recorded payload values range from 490kg to 560kg.
Kerb weight is the typical unladen weight. Gross vehicle weight is the maximum permitted total. Payload is the difference the source records for carrying capacity. Towing is not shown.
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Showing 120 specification groups out of 272. Rows with the same validated specs are combined by year range.
| Variant | Year | Fuel | Kerb Weight | Gross Weight | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 SE | 2001–2003 | Petrol | 1,090kg | — | — |
| A3 1.6 | 2002 | Petrol | 1,090kg | 1,224kg | — |
| A3 SE TFSI (+2 similar) | 2014–2017 | Petrol | 1,150kg | 1,710kg | — |
| A3 1.8 Sport | 1997–2003 | Petrol | 1,160kg | 1,781kg | — |
| A3 1.8 SE Auto | 2002 | Petrol | 1,160kg | 1,348kg | — |
| A3 SE (+1 similar) | 2001–2002 | Petrol | 1,160kg | — | — |
| A3 1.8 | 2001 | Petrol | 1,160kg | 1,735kg | — |
| A3 1.8 | 1996 | Petrol | 1,160kg | 1,655kg | — |
| A3 SE TFSI Semi-Auto | 2014 | Petrol | 1,170kg | 1,730kg | — |
| A3 S Line Nav TFSI (+3 similar) | 2012–2016 | Petrol | 1,175kg | 1,735kg | — |
| A3 1.8T Sport | 1999–2003 | Petrol | 1,175kg | 3,085kg | — |
| A3 T Sport | 2002–2003 | Petrol | 1,175kg | 3,500kg | — |
| A3 1.8T Sport Auto (+1 similar) | 2000–2001 | Petrol | 1,175kg | — | — |
| A3 Sportback TFSI Black Edition (+5 similar) | 2014–2018 | Petrol | 1,180kg | 1,740kg | — |
| A3 SE Technik Ultra TDI (+1 similar) | 2015–2016 | Diesel | 1,180kg | 1,740kg | — |
| A3 T Quattro Sport | 2002 | Petrol | 1,180kg | — | — |
| A3 1.8T Quattro | 2000 | Petrol | 1,180kg | 1,865kg | — |
| A3 Technik MPI (+5 similar) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 1,185kg | 1,745kg | — |
| A3 TDI | 2001–2002 | Diesel | 1,185kg | — | — |
| A3 Sportback 30 TFSI Black Edition (+3 similar) | 2018–2020 | Petrol | 1,190kg | 1,770kg | — |
| A3 SE TFSI (+2 similar) | 2013–2015 | Petrol | 1,195kg | 1,755kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition 30 TFSI (+2 similar) | 2018–2020 | Petrol | 1,200kg | 1,765kg | — |
| A3 Sportback TFSI S Line Semi-Auto (+5 similar) | 2016–2018 | Petrol | 1,200kg | 1,760kg | — |
| A3 TDI SE | 2003 | Diesel | 1,200kg | 1,268kg | — |
| A3 TDI Sport | 2001–2003 | Diesel | 1,200kg | — | — |
| A3 Sportback 30 TFSI Black Edition Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2018–2019 | Petrol | 1,205kg | 1,790kg | — |
| A3 Sport TFSI Semi-Auto | 2018 | Petrol | 1,205kg | 1,755kg | — |
| A3 Sportback SE Technik Ultra TDI (+1 similar) | 2015–2016 | Diesel | 1,205kg | 1,765kg | — |
| A3 SE TFSI Semi-Auto (+8 similar) | 2003–2015 | Petrol | 1,205kg | 1,765kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Se (+2 similar) | 2005–2008 | Petrol | 1,205kg | 1,805kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition 30 TFSI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2018–2019 | Petrol | 1,215kg | 1,785kg | — |
| A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S Line (+2 similar) | 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1,220kg | 1,770kg | 550kg |
| A3 Technik MPI Semi-Auto (+4 similar) | 2008–2010 | Petrol | 1,220kg | 1,780kg | — |
| A3 S Line 30 TFSI (+1 similar) | 2020–2023 | Petrol | 1,225kg | 1,775kg | 550kg |
| A3 Sportback S Line Nav TFSI (+14 similar) | 2003–2016 | Petrol | 1,225kg | 1,785kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Sport Nav TFSI | 2015–2016 | Petrol | 1,225kg | 1,795kg | — |
| A3 Sportback SE 101 MPI | 2008–2010 | Petrol | 1,225kg | 2,184kg | — |
| A3 S Line FSI Sportback (+3 similar) | 2004–2007 | Petrol | 1,225kg | 1,825kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition TFSI (+7 similar) | 2010–2018 | Petrol | 1,230kg | 1,790kg | — |
| A3 SE TDI (+3 similar) | 2013–2015 | Diesel | 1,230kg | 1,790kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition TFSI (+2 similar) | 2015–2017 | Petrol | 1,235kg | 1,785kg | — |
| A3 Sport TDI | 2016 | Diesel | 1,235kg | 1,790kg | — |
| A3 Sportback S Line Nav TFSI Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2013–2016 | Petrol | 1,235kg | 1,795kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition TFSI (+2 similar) | 2015–2018 | Petrol | 1,240kg | 1,790kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition TFSI Semi-Auto (+4 similar) | 2016–2018 | Petrol | 1,240kg | 1,800kg | — |
| A3 S Line TFSI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2016–2017 | Petrol | 1,245kg | 1,795kg | — |
| A3 SE TDI | 2016 | Diesel | 1,245kg | 1,805kg | — |
| A3 Sportback TFSI (+4 similar) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 1,245kg | 1,805kg | — |
| A3 Sportback 35 TFSI Black Edition (+3 similar) | 2018–2020 | Petrol | 1,250kg | 1,840kg | — |
| 3 Black Edition TFSI Semi-Auto (+4 similar) | 2013–2018 | Petrol | 1,250kg | 1,800kg | — |
| A3 S Line Nav TDI Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2013–2016 | Diesel | 1,250kg | 1,810kg | — |
| A3 S Line TFSI (+2 similar) | 2004–2012 | Petrol | 1,255kg | 1,815kg | — |
| A3 SE TFSI | 2009–2011 | Petrol | 1,255kg | 1,805kg | — |
| A3 Sportback SE Auto (+1 similar) | 2005–2008 | Petrol | 1,255kg | 1,855kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition 35 TFSI (+2 similar) | 2018–2021 | Petrol | 1,260kg | 1,835kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Sport TDI (+5 similar) | 2013–2018 | Diesel | 1,260kg | 1,820kg | — |
| A3 Sportback S Line TDI (+1 similar) | 2016–2017 | Diesel | 1,260kg | 1,835kg | — |
| A3 Sportback 101 MPI Semi-Auto (+7 similar) | 2007–2010 | Petrol | 1,260kg | 1,820kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition TDI (+1 similar) | 2017 | Diesel | 1,265kg | 1,830kg | — |
| A3 Sportback 35 TFSI Black Edition Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2018–2020 | Petrol | 1,270kg | 1,855kg | — |
| A3 Sport TDI | 2018 | Diesel | 1,270kg | 1,820kg | — |
| A3 Sport TFSI Semi-Auto (+5 similar) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 1,270kg | 1,830kg | — |
| A3 SE TFSI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2008–2009 | Petrol | 1,270kg | — | — |
| A3 Sportback T FSI Sport Quattro (+1 similar) | 2004–2008 | Petrol | 1,270kg | 2,030kg | — |
| A3 SE Technik TDI (+2 similar) | 2011–2017 | Diesel | 1,275kg | 1,835kg | — |
| A3 Sport FSI (+1 similar) | 2003–2007 | Petrol | 1,275kg | 1,835kg | — |
| A3 Sportback SE FSI (+2 similar) | 2005–2006 | Petrol | 1,275kg | 1,875kg | — |
| A3 Sportback 30 TFSI MHEV S Line Semi-Auto (+2 similar) | 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1,280kg | 1,835kg | 555kg |
| A3 Black Edition 35 TFSI (+1 similar) | 2020–2023 | Petrol | 1,280kg | 1,830kg | 550kg |
| A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S Line (+2 similar) | 2020–2023 | Petrol | 1,280kg | 1,835kg | 550kg |
| A3 Black Edition 35 TFSI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2018–2020 | Petrol | 1,280kg | 1,850kg | — |
| A3 Sportback SE Technik TDI Semi-Auto (+11 similar) | 2008–2016 | Diesel | 1,280kg | 1,840kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Sport TFSI Semi-Auto (+4 similar) | 2008–2013 | Petrol | 1,280kg | 1,840kg | — |
| A3 Special Edition TDI | 2006–2007 | Diesel | 1,280kg | 1,855kg | — |
| A3 S Line 30 TFSI MHEV Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2021–2024 | Petrol | 1,285kg | 1,840kg | 555kg |
| A3 S Line 35 TFSI (+2 similar) | 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1,285kg | 1,840kg | 550kg |
| A3 Sportback S Line TFSI (+1 similar) | 2009–2018 | Petrol | 1,285kg | 1,845kg | — |
| A3 Sportback SE Technik TDI Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2016–2018 | Diesel | 1,285kg | 1,845kg | — |
| A3 Sportback 123 TFSI (+2 similar) | 2008 | Petrol | 1,285kg | — | — |
| A3 Black Edition TFSI | 2025 | Petrol | 1,290kg | — | — |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition 30 TDI (+3 similar) | 2018–2020 | Diesel | 1,290kg | 1,875kg | — |
| A3 Sport TDI Semi-Auto | 2015–2016 | Diesel | 1,290kg | 1,840kg | — |
| A3 S Line TDI | 2014 | Diesel | 1,290kg | 1,845kg | — |
| A3 SE Technik TDI Semi-Auto (+6 similar) | 2004–2017 | Diesel | 1,295kg | 1,855kg | — |
| A3 Sport TDI Semi-Auto | 2017 | Diesel | 1,295kg | 1,845kg | — |
| A3 S Line 158 TFSI Semi-Auto (+11 similar) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 1,295kg | 1,855kg | — |
| A3 S Line 104 TDI | 2008 | Diesel | 1,295kg | 1,840kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Sport TDI (+1 similar) | 2005–2008 | Diesel | 1,295kg | 1,895kg | — |
| A3 S Line 30 TDI (+1 similar) | 2018–2019 | Diesel | 1,300kg | 1,870kg | — |
| A3 S Line TDI Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2010–2012 | Diesel | 1,300kg | 1,860kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition TDI (+4 similar) | 2014–2018 | Diesel | 1,305kg | 1,865kg | — |
| A3 Sportback T FSI Auto | 2004–2008 | Petrol | 1,305kg | 1,970kg | — |
| A3 TFSI S Line (+3 similar) | 2003–2008 | Petrol | 1,305kg | 1,865kg | — |
| A3 Sportback SE FSI Auto (+1 similar) | 2004–2006 | Petrol | 1,305kg | 1,905kg | — |
| A3 Sportback 30 TDI Black Edition Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2018–2019 | Diesel | 1,310kg | 1,900kg | — |
| A3 Black Edition TDI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2013–2017 | Diesel | 1,310kg | 1,870kg | — |
| A3 S Line TDI | 2016–2017 | Diesel | 1,310kg | 1,860kg | — |
| A3 Sportback S Line TFSI Semi-Auto (+4 similar) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 1,310kg | 1,870kg | — |
| A3 S Line TFSI MHEV S-A (+1 similar) | 2025 | Petrol | 1,315kg | — | — |
| A3 Black Edition TDI (+2 similar) | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 1,315kg | 1,865kg | — |
| A3 Sportback Black Edition TFSI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2017 | Petrol | 1,315kg | 1,875kg | — |
| A3 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV Semi-Auto (+4 similar) | 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1,320kg | 1,880kg | 560kg |
| A3 Sportback 35 TFSI MHEV S Line Semi-Auto (+4 similar) | 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1,320kg | 1,875kg | 555kg |
| A3 Sport 30 TDI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2018–2019 | Diesel | 1,320kg | 1,895kg | — |
| A3 Sport 40 TFSI Semi-Auto | 2019 | Petrol | 1,320kg | 1,910kg | — |
| A3 S Line TDI Semi-Auto (+3 similar) | 2014–2017 | Diesel | 1,320kg | 1,870kg | — |
| A3 Sportback S Line Nav TDI Semi-Auto (+22 similar) | 2006–2016 | Diesel | 1,320kg | 1,880kg | — |
| A3 Sportback S Line Nav TDI (+2 similar) | 2014–2015 | Diesel | 1,320kg | 1,875kg | — |
| A3 Sportback S Line 158 TFSI (+4 similar) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 1,320kg | 1,880kg | — |
| A3 Sportback S Line TFSI (+2 similar) | 2007–2008 | Petrol | 1,320kg | 1,860kg | — |
| A3 Sportback TFSI Semi-Auto | 2008 | Petrol | 1,320kg | — | — |
| A3 Sportback TFSI T SE | 2007–2008 | Petrol | 1,320kg | 1,905kg | — |
| A3 TDI Quattro Sport | 2002 | Diesel | 1,320kg | — | — |
| A3 Black Edition 35 TFSI MHEV SA | 2024–2025 | Petrol | 1,325kg | 1,880kg | 555kg |
| A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV Semi-Auto | 2024–2025 | Petrol | 1,325kg | 1,880kg | — |
| A3 S Line Black Edition TFSI MHEV SA | 2025 | Petrol | 1,325kg | — | — |
| A3 S Line 197 TFSI Semi-Auto (+1 similar) | 2009 | Petrol | 1,330kg | 1,890kg | — |
| A3 S Line Special Edition TDI (+3 similar) | 2009–2012 | Diesel | 1,335kg | 1,895kg | — |
| A3 Sportback TFSI S Line Special Edition Semi-Auto (+8 similar) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 1,335kg | 1,895kg | — |
| A3 Sportback TFSI SE | 2007 | Petrol | 1,335kg | 1,920kg | — |