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Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 S tronic
    • Average acceleration: 8 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4000 rpm
    • Average torque: 305 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1350 kg / 2977 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1980 kg / 4366 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 Audi A3 through generations

  • 35 TFSI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 35 TDI —7 S tronic (360 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 35 TFSI 6 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35 TDI 7 S tronic—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 35 TFSI 6 MT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 35 TDI 7 S tronic—3000-4200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    35 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    35 TDI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 3000-4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 35 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 35 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3000-4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 S tronic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 3583 rpm
      • Average torque: 303 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1345 kg / 2966 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1930 kg / 4256 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2020 Audi A3 through generations

  • 35 TDI —7 S tronic (360 Nm)
  • 35 TFSI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 30 TDI —6 MT (300 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 35 TDI 7 S tronic—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35 TFSI 6 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30 TDI 6 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 35 TDI 7 S tronic—3000-4200 rpm.
  • 35 TFSI 6 MT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 30 TDI 6 MT—2750-4250 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    35 TDI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 3000-4200 rpm. 96%
    35 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    30 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 2750-4250 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 35 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3000-4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 30 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 2750-4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 Stronic, 6 MT, 6 S-tronic, 7 S tronic, 6 S tronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4371 rpm
      • Average torque: 262 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1305 kg / 2878 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1890 kg / 4167 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Audi A3 through generations

  • G-tron 1.4 TFSI —7 Stronic (200 Nm)
  • 1.0 TFSI —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra —7 Stronic (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —7 Stronic (320 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 S-tronic (380 Nm)
  • 1.5 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • E-tron 1.4 TFSI —6 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 30 TDI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 30 TFSI —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 35 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 35 TDI —7 S tronic (340 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • G-tron 1.4 TFSI 7 Stronic—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 TFSI 6 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 Stronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TFSI 7 Stronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S-tronic—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 TFSI 7 S tronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • E-tron 1.4 TFSI 6 S tronic—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30 TDI 7 S tronic—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30 TFSI 6 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35 TFSI 7 S tronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35 TDI 7 S tronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • G-tron 1.4 TFSI 7 Stronic—4800-6000 rpm.
  • 1.0 TFSI 6 MT—5000-5500 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 Stronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TFSI 7 Stronic—4200-6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—3200-4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S-tronic—3500-4000 rpm.
  • 1.5 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • E-tron 1.4 TFSI 6 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 30 TDI 7 S tronic—3250-4000 rpm.
  • 30 TFSI 6 MT—5000-5500 rpm.
  • 35 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 35 TDI 7 S tronic—3500-4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    G-tron 1.4 TFSI Automatic 7 Stronic Front wheel drive 4800-6000 rpm. 91%
    1.0 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-5500 rpm. 84%
    1.4 TFSI COD ultra Automatic 7 Stronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    2.0 TFSI Automatic 7 Stronic Front wheel drive 4200-6000 rpm. 91%
    1.6 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 TDI Automatic 6 S-tronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3500-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.5 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    E-tron 1.4 TFSI Automatic 6 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    30 TDI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 3250-4000 rpm. 96%
    30 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-5500 rpm. 84%
    35 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    35 TDI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 3500-4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle G-tron 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Stronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Stronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Stronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-tronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3500-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle E-tron 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 30 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3250-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 35 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 35 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 S tronic, 6 S tronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4414 rpm
      • Average torque: 271 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1434 kg / 3162 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2064 kg / 4551 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI —7 S tronic (200 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —7 S tronic (320 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 S tronic (380 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.5 TFSI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 35 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI 7 S tronic—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TFSI 7 S tronic—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S tronic—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 TFSI 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35 TFSI 7 S tronic—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 6 MT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TFSI 7 S tronic—4200-6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S tronic—3500-4000 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—3200-4000 rpm.
  • 1.5 TFSI 6 MT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 35 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.4 TFSI COD ultra Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.4 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    2.0 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 4200-6000 rpm. 91%
    2.0 TDI Automatic 6 S tronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3500-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.6 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.5 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    35 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S tronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3500-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 35 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7 S tronic, 6 S tronic, 7 Stronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4265 rpm
      • Average torque: 269 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1301 kg / 2869 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1886 kg / 4159 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.0 TFSI —7 S tronic (200 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 S tronic (380 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —7 Stronic (320 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 1.5 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 30 TFSI —7 S tronic (200 Nm)
  • 30 TDI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 35 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 35 TDI —7 S tronic (340 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.0 TFSI 7 S tronic—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 S tronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S tronic—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TFSI 7 Stronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI 7 S tronic—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 TFSI 7 S tronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30 TFSI 7 S tronic—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30 TDI 7 S tronic—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35 TFSI 7 S tronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35 TDI 7 S tronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.0 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-5500 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S tronic—3500-4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TFSI 7 Stronic—4200-6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI 7 S tronic—3200-4000 rpm.
  • 1.5 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 30 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-5500 rpm.
  • 30 TDI 7 S tronic—3250-4000 rpm.
  • 35 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 35 TDI 7 S tronic—3500-4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.0 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-5500 rpm. 84%
    1.4 TFSI COD ultra Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    2.0 TDI Automatic 6 S tronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3500-4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 TFSI Automatic 7 Stronic Front wheel drive 4200-6000 rpm. 91%
    1.6 TDI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.5 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    30 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-5500 rpm. 84%
    30 TDI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 3250-4000 rpm. 96%
    35 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    35 TDI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 3500-4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S tronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3500-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Stronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 30 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 30 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3250-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 35 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 Stronic, 6 MT, 6 S-tronic, 7 S tronic
      • Average acceleration: 7.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4317 rpm
      • Average torque: 275 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1273 kg / 2807 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1858 kg / 4097 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Audi A3 through generations

  • 2.0 TFSI —7 Stronic (320 Nm)
  • 1.0 TFSI —7 Stronic (200 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 S-tronic (380 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.5 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 TFSI 7 Stronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 TFSI 7 Stronic—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S-tronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 6 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 TFSI 7 S tronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 TFSI 7 Stronic—4200-6000 rpm.
  • 1.0 TFSI 7 Stronic—5000-5500 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—3200-4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S-tronic—3500-4000 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 6 MT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.5 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 TFSI Automatic 7 Stronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4200-6000 rpm. 91%
    1.0 TFSI Automatic 7 Stronic Front wheel drive 5000-5500 rpm. 84%
    1.6 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 TDI Automatic 6 S-tronic All wheel drive (4x4) 3500-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.4 TFSI COD ultra Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.5 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Stronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4200-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Stronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-tronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3500-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.5 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 S-tronic, 6 MT, 6 S-Tronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4383 rpm
      • Average torque: 269 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1430 kg / 3153 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2060 kg / 4542 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra —7 S-tronic (250 Nm)
  • 1.8 TFSI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 S-Tronic (340 Nm)
  • 1.8 T —6 MT (271 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI —6 MT (250 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 S-tronic—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 TFSI 6 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S-Tronic—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 T 6 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 S-tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 TFSI 6 MT—5100-6200 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—3200-4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S-Tronic—3500-4000 rpm.
  • 1.8 T 6 MT—4500-6200 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.4 TFSI COD ultra Automatic 7 S-tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.8 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5100-6200 rpm. 84%
    1.6 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 TDI Automatic 6 S-Tronic Front wheel drive 3500-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.8 T Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4500-6200 rpm. 91%
    1.4 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S-tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5100-6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-Tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 S tronic, 6 MT, 7 S-tronic, 6 S-tronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4410 rpm
      • Average torque: 240 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1277 kg / 2816 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1862 kg / 4106 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.2 TFSI —7 S tronic (175 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 1.8 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI —7 S tronic (200 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI ultra —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra —7 S-tronic (250 Nm)
  • E-tron 1.4 TFSI —6 S-tronic (250 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI COD —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • G-tron 1.4 TFSI CNG —7 S tronic (200 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 TFSI 7 S tronic—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 TFSI 7 S tronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI 7 S tronic—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI ultra 6 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 S-tronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • E-tron 1.4 TFSI 6 S-tronic—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI COD 7 S tronic—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • G-tron 1.4 TFSI CNG 7 S tronic—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.2 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—3000-4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 1.8 TFSI 7 S tronic—5100-6200 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI ultra 6 MT—3200-4000 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 S-tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • E-tron 1.4 TFSI 6 S-tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI COD 7 S tronic—4500-6000 rpm.
  • G-tron 1.4 TFSI CNG 7 S tronic—4800-6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    1.6 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3000-4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    1.8 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5100-6200 rpm. 84%
    1.4 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    1.6 TDI ultra Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.4 TFSI COD ultra Automatic 7 S-tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    E-tron 1.4 TFSI Automatic 6 S-tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.4 TFSI COD Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 4500-6000 rpm. 91%
    G-tron 1.4 TFSI CNG Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 4800-6000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.2 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3000-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5100-6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI ultra
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S-tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle E-tron 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI COD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle G-tron 1.4 TFSI CNG
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 S-tronic, 6 MT, 7 S tronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4186 rpm
      • Average torque: 267 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1262 kg / 2783 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1847 kg / 4073 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra —7 S-tronic (250 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI ultra —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.8 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 2.0 T —6 MT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 S-tronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI ultra 6 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 TFSI 7 S tronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T 6 MT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 S-tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI ultra 6 MT—3200-4000 rpm.
  • 1.8 TFSI 7 S tronic—5100-6200 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—3000-4000 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.0 T 6 MT—4500-6200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.4 TFSI COD ultra Automatic 7 S-tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.6 TDI ultra Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.8 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5100-6200 rpm. 84%
    2.0 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    1.6 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3000-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.4 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    2.0 T Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4500-6200 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S-tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI ultra
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5100-6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3000-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4500-6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 S tronic, 6 MT, 7 S-tronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4257 rpm
      • Average torque: 242 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1213 kg / 2675 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1753 kg / 3865 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.2 TFSI —7 S tronic (175 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI ultra —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra —7 S-tronic (250 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 1.8 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 TFSI 7 S tronic—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI ultra 6 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 S-tronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 TFSI 7 S tronic—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.2 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI 6 MT—3000-4000 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI ultra 6 MT—3200-4000 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI COD ultra 7 S-tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 TFSI 7 S tronic—5100 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    2.0 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    1.6 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3000-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.6 TDI ultra Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    1.4 TFSI COD ultra Automatic 7 S-tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.4 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.8 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5100 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.2 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3000-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI ultra
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI COD ultra
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S-tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 6 S-Tronic
      • Average acceleration: 10.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4725 rpm
      • Average torque: 234 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1420 kg / 3131 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2050 kg / 4520 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.6 TDI —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.2 TFSI —6 MT (175 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 1.6 —5 MT (148 Nm)
  • 1.8 TFSI —6 S-Tronic (250 Nm)
  • 1.9 TDI —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —6 S-Tronic (280 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 TDI 5 MT—11.6 s to 60 mph (12.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 TFSI 6 MT—11.6 s to 60 mph (12.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 TFSI 6 S-Tronic—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—11.7 s to 60 mph (12.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TFSI 6 S-Tronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 TDI 5 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 1.2 TFSI 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.8 TFSI 6 S-Tronic—4500 rpm.
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 2.0 TFSI 6 S-Tronic—5100-6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4400 rpm. 91%
    1.2 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    1.4 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 79%
    1.8 TFSI Automatic 6 S-Tronic Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 91%
    1.9 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 91%
    2.0 TFSI Automatic 6 S-Tronic Front wheel drive 5100-6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.2 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-Tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-Tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5100-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 S tronic, 6 S-Tronic, 6 MT, 5 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4878 rpm
      • Average torque: 244 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1354 kg / 2986 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1984 kg / 4375 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.4 TFSI —7 S tronic (200 Nm)
  • 1.8 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 S-Tronic (320 Nm)
  • 1.2 TFSI —6 MT (175 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.6 —7 S tronic (148 Nm)
  • 1.9 TDI —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —6 AT (280 Nm)
  • 3.2 V6 —6 S-Tronic (320 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.4 TFSI 7 S tronic—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 TFSI 7 S tronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S-Tronic—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 TFSI 6 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI 5 MT—11.1 s to 60 mph (11.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 7 S tronic—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—11.1 s to 60 mph (11.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TFSI 6 AT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2 V6 6 S-Tronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.4 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 TFSI 7 S tronic—4500-6200 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 S-Tronic—4200 rpm.
  • 1.2 TFSI 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 1.6 7 S tronic—5600 rpm.
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TFSI 6 AT—5100-6000 rpm.
  • 3.2 V6 6 S-Tronic—6300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.4 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.8 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 4500-6200 rpm. 91%
    2.0 TDI Automatic 6 S-Tronic Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 91%
    1.2 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    1.6 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 91%
    1.6 Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 79%
    1.9 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 TFSI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5100-6000 rpm. 84%
    3.2 V6 Automatic 6 S-Tronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6300 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-Tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.2 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5100-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.2 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-Tronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 S tronic, 5 MT, 6 S-Tronic
      • Average acceleration: 9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4933 rpm
      • Average torque: 245 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1323 kg / 2917 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1908 kg / 4207 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.2 TFSI —6 MT (175 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDI —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 1.8 TFSI —7 S tronic (250 Nm)
  • 1.6 TDI —5 MT (230 Nm)
  • 1.6 —7 S tronic (148 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI —7 S tronic (200 Nm)
  • 1.9 TDI —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —6 S-Tronic (280 Nm)
  • 3.2 V6 —6 S-Tronic (320 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 TFSI 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 TFSI 7 S tronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 TDI 5 MT—12.3 s to 60 mph (12.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 7 S tronic—11.1 s to 60 mph (11.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI 7 S tronic—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TFSI 6 S-Tronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2 V6 6 S-Tronic—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.2 TFSI 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 1.8 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-6200 rpm.
  • 1.6 TDI 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 1.6 7 S tronic—5600 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI 7 S tronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TFSI 6 S-Tronic—5100 rpm.
  • 3.2 V6 6 S-Tronic—6300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    2.0 TDI Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4200 rpm. 91%
    1.8 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6200 rpm. 84%
    1.6 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 91%
    1.6 Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 79%
    1.4 TFSI Automatic 7 S tronic Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.9 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 TFSI Automatic 6 S-Tronic Front wheel drive 5100 rpm. 84%
    3.2 V6 Automatic 6 S-Tronic All wheel drive (4x4) 6300 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.2 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.8 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 S tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-Tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.2 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-Tronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 S-Tronic, 5 MT, 6 Tiptronic
      • Average acceleration: 9.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5333 rpm
      • Average torque: 236 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1362 kg / 3003 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1992 kg / 4392 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Audi A3 through generations

  • 2.0 TDI —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 1.8 TFSI —6 S-Tronic (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —6 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.0 FSI —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 1.9 TDI —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 3.2i V6 24V —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 1.6 —6 Tiptronic (148 Nm)
  • 1.6 FSI —6 MT (155 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 TFSI 6 S-Tronic—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TFSI 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 FSI 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—11.1 s to 60 mph (11.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2i V6 24V 6 MT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 6 Tiptronic—12.5 s to 60 mph (13.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 FSI 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.8 TFSI 6 S-Tronic—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TFSI 6 MT—5100 rpm.
  • 2.0 FSI 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.2i V6 24V 6 MT—6300 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 6 Tiptronic—5600 rpm.
  • 1.6 FSI 6 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 TDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.8 TFSI Automatic 6 S-Tronic Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 TFSI Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5100 rpm. 84%
    2.0 FSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.9 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.2i V6 24V Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6300 rpm. 69%
    1.4 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.6 Automatic 6 Tiptronic Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 79%
    1.6 FSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 TFSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 S-Tronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 FSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.2i V6 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Tiptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 FSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5167 rpm
      • Average torque: 236 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1318 kg / 2906 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1903 kg / 4196 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 Audi A3 through generations

  • 2.0 TDI —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 3.2i V6 24V —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 2.0 FSI —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 1.6i —5 MT (148 Nm)
  • 2.0 TFSI —6 MT (280 Nm)
  • 1.9 TDI —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 1.6 FSI —6 MT (155 Nm)
  • 1.4 TFSI —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 1.8 TFSI —6 MT (250 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2i V6 24V 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 FSI 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i 5 MT—11.3 s to 60 mph (11.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TFSI 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 FSI 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 TFSI 6 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 TDI 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.2i V6 24V 6 MT—6300 rpm.
  • 2.0 FSI 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.6i 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.0 TFSI 6 MT—5100-6000 rpm.
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.6 FSI 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.4 TFSI 6 MT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 TFSI 6 MT—4500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 TDI Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.2i V6 24V Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6300 rpm. 69%
    2.0 FSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 79%
    2.0 TFSI Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5100-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.9 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.6 FSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.4 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 84%
    1.8 TFSI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.2i V6 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 FSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5100-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 FSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.4 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 TFSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5325 rpm
      • Average torque: 210 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1206 kg / 2659 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1746 kg / 3850 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.6i —4 AT (148 Nm)
  • 1.8 T —4 AT (210 Nm)
  • 1.9 TDI —6 MT (310 Nm)
  • 1.8 20V —4 AT (173 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6i 4 AT—12.1 s to 60 mph (12.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 T 4 AT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TDI 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 20V 4 AT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6i 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.8 T 4 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 1.9 TDI 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.8 20V 4 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6i Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 79%
    1.8 T Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 79%
    1.9 TDI Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.8 20V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8 T
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 20V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Audi A3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5313 rpm
      • Average torque: 198 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1179 kg / 2600 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1719 kg / 3790 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1997 Audi A3 through generations

  • 1.6i —5 MT (148 Nm)
  • 1.9 TDI —5 MT (235 Nm)
  • 1.8 T —6 MT (235 Nm)
  • 1.8 20V —5 MT (173 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6i 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 T 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 20V 5 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6i 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.9 TDI 5 MT—4150 rpm.
  • 1.8 T 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.8 20V 5 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 79%
    1.9 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4150 rpm. 96%
    1.8 T Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.8 20V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.9 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4150 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 20V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%