Audi A3 wheel fitment — 8P Facelift

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2004–2013

If you only need the numbers for Audi A3 wheel fitment: The Audi A3 8P Facelift (2004–2013) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6J–8.5J wheels at ET12–ET45.

Audi A3 wheel fitment

Audi A3 wheel fitment comes down to two things: the factory hub spec, and how far the aftermarket width and offset can move from it. Both are here for the Audi A3 8P Facelift (2004–2013).

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.

Overview

The Audi A3 is a small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi AG since September 1996. The second generation of the A3, known as Typ 8P, was launched in 2003 at the Geneva Motor Show. This generation featured a new PQ35 platform, redesigned interior with more space, new petrol engines with Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI), and standard six-speed manual gearboxes on most models. The second generation introduced the five-door Sportback model in 2004, offering improved rear cabin space and larger luggage capacity compared to the three-door hatchback variant. This generation also saw the introduction of the S3 with a powerful 2.0-litre turbocharged FSI engine and quattro all-wheel drive system.

Engines & drivetrain

Source: Audi A3 8P, de.wikipedia.org.

Performance

Source: Audi A3 8P, de.wikipedia.org.

UK popularity & demand

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 449,880 Audi A3 on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Audi A3 wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

History & notable variants

In 2008, Audi introduced several changes to the A3 and S3 including revised nose and tail styling, common rail 2.0 TDI engines, seven-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission availability for smaller non-US engines, and optional 'magnetic ride' adaptive shock absorbers. Additionally, a cabriolet version was introduced in dimensions similar to the three-door model but with a two-box design. Notable performance variants include the Audi A3 TDI Clubsport quattro concept car and the RS 3 Sportback.

Dimensions

Source: Audi A3 8P, de.wikipedia.org; EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Trim levels

Factory colours

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Redesigned and more spacious interior; New petrol engines with Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI); Standard six-speed manual gearboxes on most models
• Cons: Pedestrian safety decreased compared to the first generation