Audi A3 8Y (2022–present)

Audi A3 8Y (2022–present) — 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
8V 2015–2020 2017
8Y 2022–present —

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 261

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About this generation

The fourth-generation A3 was unveiled on 3 March 2020 as the Sportback model, and the Saloon model was later unveiled on 21 April 2020. The new exterior and interior styling is heavily inspired by Lamborghini, LED headlights and taillights, with the option of Matrix LED headlights. It shares the MQB evo platform with other Audi models, and with the Volkswagen Golf Mk8, SEAT Leon Mk4, and Škoda Octavia Mk4. It is 3 centimetres longer and wider when compared to the outgoing model while keeping the wheelbase length the same, trunk cargo space is 380 litres with the seats, and 1200 litres with the seats folded down.

It has a drag coefficient of 0.28, and is powered by 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol turbocharged engine with 110 hp, 1.5-litre with 150 hp, 2.0-litre TDI with 116 hp or 150 hp. There is also a new 2.0-litre Quattro version in both petrol and diesel variants. It produces and of torque (400 Nm for the diesel variant). It also has reduced cargo space (320 litres instead of the 380 litres in the other A3 variants) due to the Quattro four-wheel-drive system.

The S3 model has the same 2.0L petrol engine from the previous generation, producing and of torque, but this time is only available with an automatic gearbox. Similarly it has reduced cargo space due to the Quattro four-wheel-drive system. In the United States, the S3 is equipped with the newer EA888.4 2.0L engine shared with the Mk8 Golf R, rated at. Like the previous generation, the new S3 also comes as a saloon/sedan.

This generation of the A3 Sedan is not expected to arrive in North America until late 2021, as a 2022 model. The A3 Sportback e-tron, or any other variant of the A3 Sportback, will not be sold anymore in North America. In countries where the PHEV variant of the A3 Sportback will be sold, it will no longer be called the e-tron because this name is reserved for electric Audi cars. Instead, it is called TFSIe. There are two versions, the "40 TFSIe" and the "45 TSFIe".

The former has a time of 7.4 sec, while the latter is based on the Golf GTE and has a time of 6.3 s. The highest specification RS 3 model is fitted with a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder producing, and has a 0- acceleration time of 3.8 seconds. It gets a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic S-Tronic gearbox. It also gets the new MMI infotainment system, with a 10.25 or 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a secondary screen of 10.1-inches.

With the RS Dynamic package the speed limiter is removed, allowing the RS3 to reach a top speed of . The US-market RS3 produces marginally more power than the European RS3, at a claimed . This is partially due to the lack of a petrol particulate filter for US model cars, as it is not required to meet emissions standards. The US-market RS3 instead receives a secondary catalytic converter. In October 2022, the RS3 Performance Edition was introduced for European buyers.

The boost was increased, bringing power up to and thus matching the peak power of the federalized version. Torque remained as before but across a slightly wider range. The (unlimited) top speed reaches , a first for an A3 based model. Production is limited to 300 units. Audi presented a revised version of the A3 and S3 on 12 March 2024, announcing the RS3 after. Vehicles with the new equipment were scheduled to reach dealerships from mid-September 2026.

The mid-cycle refresh saw the introduction of the allstreet variant, featuring a raised body and off-road trim. It featured updated exterior styling elements including revised headlights, a redesigned front grille, modified bumpers, new wheel designs, and an updated rear diffuser. Interior updates include silver trim around the air vents, enhanced ambient lighting, and decorative fabric trim accents throughout the cabin.

Source: Wikipedia — Audi A3 — Fourth generation (Typ 8Y; 2020), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2022 87 $22,999 51% 39,043 mi
2023 439 $23,798 53% 36,228 mi
2024 387 $22,499 50% 40,530 mi
2025 330 $32,897 73% 6,748 mi
2026 360 $44,849 100% 99 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2022 6 0 —
2023 2 0 —
2024 0 1 Electrical System
2025 0 5 Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance
2026 0 0 —
2027 0 0 —

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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