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Audi A3 Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2026 Audi A3 is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2026):

The Audi A3 is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.

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Audi A3 Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2026Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L28
2025Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L28
2024Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L32
2024Config 2 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L30
2023Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L32
2023Config 2 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L30
2022Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L32
2022Config 2 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L31
2020Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L30
2020Config 2 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L25
2019Config 1 of 3Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L29
2019Config 2 of 3Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L25
2019Config 3 of 3Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L25
2018Config 1 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 1.4L36
2018Config 2 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 2.0L27
2018Config 3 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 2.0L25
2018Config 4 of 5Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L28
2018Config 5 of 5Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L29
2017Config 1 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 1.4L34
2017Config 2 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 2.0L27
2017Config 3 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 2.0L25
2017Config 4 of 5Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L29
2017Config 5 of 5Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)4 2.0L28
2016Config 1 of 6Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 1.4L35
2016Config 2 of 6Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 1.4L39
2016Config 3 of 6Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 1.8L27
2016Config 4 of 6Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 1.8L28
2016Config 5 of 6Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 2.0L27
2016Config 6 of 6Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 2.0L26
2015Config 1 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 1.8L27
2015Config 2 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 1.8L28
2015Config 3 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 2.0L27
2015Config 4 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 2.0L26
2015Config 5 of 5Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)4 2.0L35

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Audi A3 data analysis

How to read this Audi A3 data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Audi A3 record we hold for this measurement — 34 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Audi A3 figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Audi A3 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About A3 Drivetrain

Is the Audi A3 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Audi A3 is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Audi A3 come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Audi A3. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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