What size wheels fit a Audi A3 8V Facelift?

Roughly 6J–8.5J (ET12–ET45).

How many Audi A3 are there on UK roads?

Approximately 449,880 Audi A3 are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Audi A3 wheel fitment — 8V Facelift

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2016–2020

Quick answer on Audi A3 wheel fitment: The Audi A3 8V Facelift (2016–2020) 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 for the Audi A3 8V Facelift (2016–2020): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)	5x112
Centre bore	57.1 mm
Bolt / thread	M14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque	120 Nm
Seat type	radius
Factory setup	square
TPMS	indirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	6J–8.5J	ET12–ET45

Go wider and the offset has to rise with it, about 8 to 10 ET per extra 1J, or the wheel pokes past the arch. The fit-check settles the exact offset and any spacer.

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UK popularity & demand

~449,880 Audi A3 licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

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.

A parc that size is why Audi A3 wheel fitment is worth getting exactly right: a lot of owners are shopping for these numbers.

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

Overview

The Audi A3 8V Facelift is the fourth generation of the small family car, manufactured by Audi AG since September 1996. This specific generation, known as the 8V facelift, was introduced in 2012 and produced until 2020. Built on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform, it offers a range of petrol and diesel engines alongside advanced technology features such as Audi's MMI infotainment system. The A3 8V Facelift saw improvements over its predecessor with enhanced styling, interior quality, and performance options including quattro all-wheel drive.

Dimensions

Length	4,237 to 4,479 mm
Width	1,777 to 1,802 mm
Height	1,392 to 1,425 mm
Wheelbase	2,595 to 2,637 mm
Kerb weight	1,240 to 1,630 kg

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

Body styles & production

Body styles	2-door convertible, 3-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, 5-door hatchback
Produced	2016–2020

Engines & drivetrain

Variant	Engine	Fuel	Power	Drive, years
g-tron	VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CPWA	petrol	81 kW (110 PS)	FWD, 2014 to 2018
1.0 TFSI	VW EA211, 999 cc, CHZD	petrol	85 kW (115 PS)	FWD, 2016 to 2018
1.2 TFSI	VW EA211, 1,197 cc, CJZA	petrol	77 kW (105 PS)	FWD, 2013 to 2014
1.2 TFSI	VW EA211, 1,197 cc, CYVB	petrol	81 kW (110 PS)	FWD, 2014 to 2016
1.4 TFSI	VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CZCC	petrol	85 kW (116 PS)	FWD, 2016 to 2018
1.4 TFSI	VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CMBA, CXSA	petrol	90 kW (122 PS)	FWD, 2012 to 2014
1.4 TFSI	VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CXSB, CZCA	petrol	92 kW (125 PS)	FWD, 2013 to 2016
1.4 TFSI COD	VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CPTA	petrol	103 kW (140 PS)	FWD, 2013 to 2016
1.4 TFSI / COD ultra	VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CUKB, CZEA	petrol	110 kW (150 PS)	FWD, 2014 to 2017
1.5 TFSI / COD	VW EA211 evo, 1,498 cc, DADA	petrol	110 kW (150 PS)	FWD, 2017 to 2018
e-tron	VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CUKB, CXUA	petrol	150 kW (204 PS)	FWD, 2014 to 2018
1.8 TFSI	VW EA888, 1,798 cc, CJSA, CJSB	petrol	132 kW (180 PS)	FWD or AWD, 2012 to 2016
2.0 TFSI	VW EA888, 1,984 cc, CZPB	petrol	140 kW (190 PS)	FWD or AWD, 2016 to 2018
2.0 TFSI (S3)	VW EA888, 1,984 cc, CJXC	petrol	221 kW (300 PS)	quattro, 2013 to 2016
2.0 TFSI (S3)	VW EA888, 1,984 cc, CJXG, DJHA	petrol	228 kW (310 PS)	quattro, 2016 to 2018
2.5 TFSI (RS3)	VW EA855, 2,480 cc, CZGB	petrol	270 kW (367 PS)	quattro, 2015 to 2016
2.5 TFSI (RS3)	VW EA855 evo, 2,480 cc, DAZA	petrol	294 kW (400 PS)	quattro, 2017 to 2018
1.6 TDI	VW EA288, 1,598 cc, CLHA	diesel	77 kW (105 PS)	FWD, 2012 to 2014
1.6 TDI ultra	VW EA288, 1,598 cc, CRKB, CXXB	diesel	81 kW (110 PS)	FWD, 2013 to 2015
1.6 TDI	VW EA288, 1,598 cc, DBKA	diesel	81 kW (110 PS)	FWD, 2014 to 2017
1.6 TDI	VW EA288, 1,598 cc, DDYA	diesel	85 kW (116 PS)	FWD, 2017 to 2018
2.0 TDI	VW EA288, 1,968 cc, CRBC, CRLB	diesel	110 kW (150 PS)	FWD or quattro, 2012 to 2014
2.0 TDI	VW EA288, 1,968 cc, DBGA, DEJA, CRLB, DCYA	diesel	110 kW (150 PS)	FWD or quattro, 2013 to 2018
2.0 TDI	VW EA288, 1,968 cc, CUPA, CUNA	diesel	135 kW (184 PS)	FWD or quattro, 2013 to 2018
30 TFSI	VW EA211, 999 cc, DKRF	petrol	85 kW (116 PS)	FWD, 2018 to 2020
30 g-tron	VW EA211evo, 1,498 cc, DHFA	petrol	96 kW (131 PS)	FWD, 2019 to 2020
35 TFSI	VW EA211evo, 1,498 cc, DPCA	petrol	110 kW (150 PS)	FWD, 2018 to 2020
40 TFSI	VW EA888, 1,984 cc, DKZA	petrol	140 kW (190 PS)	AWD, 2019 to 2020
40 e-tron	VW EA211, 1,395 cc, DGEA	petrol	150 kW (204 PS)	FWD, 2019 to 2020
2.0 TFSI (S3)	VW EA888, 1,984 cc, DNUE	petrol	221 kW (300 PS)	AWD, 2018 to 2020
2.5 TFSI (RS3)	VW EA855 evo, 2,480 cc, DNWA	petrol	294 kW (400 PS)	AWD, 2019 to 2020
30 TDI	VW EA288, 1,598 cc, DGTE	diesel	85 kW (116 PS)	FWD, 2018 to 2020
35 TDI	VW EA288, 1,968 cc, DBGA, DEJA, DFGA	diesel	110 kW (150 PS)	FWD, 2018 to 2020
40 TDI	VW EA288, 1,968 cc, DGCA, DJGA	diesel	135 kW (184 PS)	AWD, 2019 to 2020

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

Performance

Variant	Power	0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h)	Top speed
g-tron	81 kW (110 PS)	10.8 s
1.0 TFSI	85 kW (115 PS)	9.7 to 9.9 s
1.2 TFSI	77 kW (105 PS)	10.5 s
1.2 TFSI	81 kW (110 PS)	9.9 to 10.1 s
1.4 TFSI	85 kW (116 PS)	10.6 s
1.4 TFSI	90 kW (122 PS)	9.2 to 9.5 s
1.4 TFSI	92 kW (125 PS)	9.1 to 10.2 s
1.4 TFSI COD	103 kW (140 PS)	8.3 to 9.1 s
1.4 TFSI / COD ultra	110 kW (150 PS)	8.1 to 8.9 s
1.5 TFSI / COD	110 kW (150 PS)	8.1 to 8.9 s
e-tron	150 kW (204 PS)	7.6 s
1.8 TFSI	132 kW (180 PS)	6.7 to 7.8 s
2.0 TFSI	140 kW (190 PS)	6.1 to 6.9 s
2.0 TFSI (S3)	221 kW (300 PS)	4.8 to 5.4 s
2.0 TFSI (S3)	228 kW (310 PS)	4.5 to 5.3 s
2.5 TFSI (RS3)	270 kW (367 PS)	4.3 s
2.5 TFSI (RS3)	294 kW (400 PS)	4.1 s
1.6 TDI	77 kW (105 PS)	10.7 to 10.9 s	195 to 198 km/h (121 to 123 mph)
1.6 TDI ultra	81 kW (110 PS)	10.5 to 10.7 s	200 to 203 km/h (124 to 126 mph)
1.6 TDI	81 kW (110 PS)	10.5 to 11.4 s	200 to 203 km/h (124 to 126 mph)
1.6 TDI	85 kW (116 PS)	10.2 to 10.4 s	202 to 205 km/h (126 to 127 mph)
2.0 TDI	110 kW (150 PS)	8.3 to 8.7 s	213 to 220 km/h (132 to 137 mph)
2.0 TDI	110 kW (150 PS)	8.2 to 8.9 s	213 to 224 km/h (132 to 139 mph)
2.0 TDI	135 kW (184 PS)	6.8 to 7.9 s	230 to 241 km/h (143 to 150 mph)
30 TFSI	85 kW (116 PS)	9.9 s	206 to 211 km/h (128 to 131 mph)
30 g-tron	96 kW (131 PS)	9.4 s	211 km/h (131 mph)
35 TFSI	110 kW (150 PS)	8.2 to 8.9 s	220 to 224 km/h (137 to 139 mph)
40 TFSI	140 kW (190 PS)	6.2 to 6.9 s	236 to 242 km/h (147 to 150 mph)
40 e-tron	150 kW (204 PS)	7.6 s	222 km/h (138 mph)
2.0 TFSI (S3)	221 kW (300 PS)	4.7 s	250 km/h (155 mph)
2.5 TFSI (RS3)	294 kW (400 PS)	4.1 s	250 to 280 km/h (155 to 174 mph)
30 TDI	85 kW (116 PS)	10.4 s	205 to 211 km/h (127 to 131 mph)
35 TDI	110 kW (150 PS)	8.1 s	218 km/h (135 mph)
40 TDI	135 kW (184 PS)	6.8 s	230 km/h (143 mph)

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

Trim levels

SportS line

Factory colours

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History & notable variants

The fourth generation Audi A3 was introduced in 2012 with a facelift in 2016 to enhance its appeal. This model received updates such as new front-end styling, improved aerodynamics, and the addition of LED headlights. The S line trim level offered sportier aesthetics and performance enhancements. Notable variants include the RS 3 Sportback which debuted in 2011 with a powerful five-cylinder engine.

Reliability & owner notes

Pros: Advanced technology features, improved styling and aerodynamics, enhanced interior quality
Cons: Limited availability of performance variants in certain markets