Audi A3
4 generations · 1996–presentThe Audi A3 has been built in 4 generations between 1996 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €17,598 on average across 770 listings — from €2,807 for the 8L to €30,494 for the 8Y.
Audi A3 generations
8Y2020–presentFourth generationAverage used price€30,494226 listings- Power
- 109–204 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Sedan
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8V2012–2020Third generationAverage used price€16,808304 listings- Power
- 90–250 HP
- Body styles
- Convertible · Hatchback
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8P2003–2012Second generationAverage used price€6,918213 listings- Power
- 90–265 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Convertible
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8L1996–2003First generationAverage used price€2,80727 listings- Power
- 90–265 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback
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How the Audi A3 generations differ
| Generation | 8Y | 8V | 8P | 8L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2020–present | 2012–2020 | 2003–2012 | 1996–2003 |
| Average used price | €30,494 | €16,808 | €6,918 | €2,807 |
| Typical price range | €21,260 – €41,983 | €9,330 – €19,346 | €2,055 – €8,775 | €968 – €3,296 |
| Average mileage | 40,142 km | 98,878 km | 149,877 km | 192,640 km |
| Listings | 226 | 304 | 213 | 27 |
| Power | 109–204 HP | 90–250 HP | 90–265 HP | 90–265 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol · CNG · Diesel · Electric · LPG | Petrol · Diesel · LPG · CNG · Electric | Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Petrol · Diesel · LPG |
| Gearbox | Automatic 93% · Manual 7% | Automatic 61% · Manual 39% | Manual 76% · Automatic 24% | Manual 83% · Automatic 17% |
| Body styles | Hatchback · Sedan | Convertible · Hatchback | Hatchback · Convertible | Hatchback |
| Length × width | 4.35 × 1.82 m | 4.31 × 1.79 m | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 2.62 m | 2.62 m | 2.58 m | 2.50 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,430 kg | 1,360 kg | 1,368 kg | 1,225 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 118 g/km | 108 g/km | 153 g/km | 181 g/km |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors |
| Original list price | €43,785 | €39,076 | €35,408 | €31,557 |
| Facelift | — | 2016 | 2008 | — |
| NL registrations | 27,548 | 47,113 | 20,420 | 2,071 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Audi A3 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €41,983 | 2,528 km | 4 |
| 2024 | €36,887 | 12,801 km | 81 |
| 2023 | €33,067 | 22,435 km | 29 |
| 2022 | €26,557 | 48,225 km | 38 |
| 2021 | €25,781 | 68,952 km | 43 |
| 2020 | €21,260 | 83,126 km | 31 |
| 2019 | €19,346 | 69,174 km | 35 |
| 2018 | €19,305 | 92,399 km | 41 |
| 2017 | €18,918 | 96,555 km | 43 |
| 2016 | €17,689 | 97,695 km | 45 |
| 2015 | €16,664 | 99,901 km | 45 |
| 2014 | €15,126 | 110,482 km | 44 |
| 2013 | €13,121 | 112,357 km | 37 |
| 2012 | €9,330 | 127,658 km | 14 |
| 2011 | €8,066 | 166,226 km | 25 |
| 2010 | €8,775 | 130,606 km | 34 |
| 2009 | €5,996 | 160,654 km | 25 |
| 2008 | €7,914 | 139,358 km | 28 |
| 2007 | €6,046 | 151,484 km | 30 |
| 2006 | €6,414 | 145,634 km | 24 |
| 2005 | €7,452 | 140,712 km | 19 |
| 2004 | €5,270 | 148,288 km | 21 |
| 2003 | €2,055 | 225,968 km | 7 |
| 2002 | €3,047 | 271,489 km | 4 |
| 2001 | €1,959 | 233,600 km | 4 |
| 2000 | €3,296 | 152,332 km | 15 |
| 1998 | €968 | 295,000 km | 2 |
| 1997 | €2,200 | 152,977 km | 2 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).