Audi A3 8V (2015–2020)

Audi A3 8V (2015–2020) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Audi A3 — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
8P 2006–2013 2009
Model-year brochures (7)

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8V 2015–2020 2017
Model-year brochures (5)

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8Y 2022–present —
Model-year brochures (1)

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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the A3

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Audi 2.0 TFSI (EA888) 2006–2026 22 models 267

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About this generation

The third generation Audi S3 is powered by a TFSI (turbo petrol direct injection) inline-four engine, with an output of at 5,500 rpm and of torque at 1,800-5,500 rpm, with its redline at 6,800 rpm. It features new pistons with stronger bolts and new rings, as well as reinforced connecting rods with new mounts transferring the power to the crankshaft. The cylinder head is made of a new lightweight aluminium alloy designed with high strength and temperature resistance in mind.

It has a combined fuel economy of manual; and with S tronic. The engine weighs in, lighter than the previous generation. The S3 is capable of 0– in 4.8-5.2 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of .

Source: Wikipedia — Audi A3 — S3 (2013–2020), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 325 $10,990 59% 97,040 mi
2016 267 $11,995 65% 84,543 mi
2017 116 $13,795 75% 75,935 mi
2018 165 $16,998 92% 67,390 mi
2019 145 $17,495 95% 67,782 mi
2020 84 $18,500 100% 63,314 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2015 2 178 Air Bags, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
2016 3 112 Air Bags, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
2017 2 63 Air Bags, Engine, Electrical System
2018 2 56 Air Bags, Electrical System, Tires
2019 3 12 Air Bags, Fuel/Propulsion System, Seats
2020 3 33 Air Bags, Power Train, Unknown Or Other

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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