Audi S3 wheel fitment — 8V
Overview
The third generation of the Audi S3 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A3 small family car, produced by German automaker Audi from 2014 to 2020. It features a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged FSI engine producing up to 310 hp (231 kW), paired with quattro all-wheel drive and either a six-speed manual or S tronic dual-clutch transmission. The car is available in various body styles including three-door hatchback, five-door Sportback, sedan, and convertible. This generation introduced significant improvements over its predecessor, such as enhanced performance figures, revised chassis tuning, and an updated exterior design with more aggressive styling elements.
Audi S3 wheel fitment
Start with the hub. The Audi S3 8V spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Audi S3 wheel fitment.
| 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 | 8J–8J | ET41–ET51 |
As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8 to 10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 36,303 Audi S3 on UK roads, placing it in the top 8% of car models by volume across our fitment database.
A parc that size is why Audi S3 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.
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.
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 | 1,465 to 1,710 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 | 2013–2016 |
Trim levels
Factory colours
History & notable variants
The third-generation Audi S3 was unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September 2012 as a three-door hatchback. It went on sale in spring 2013. In autumn 2013, a four-door sedan variant joined the lineup, followed by a convertible version in July 2014. Mid-2016 saw a facelift that included more striking taillights with dynamic indicators and an increase in engine power to 310 hp (231 kW).
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Powerful engine, quattro all-wheel drive, sporty handling, advanced technology features
- Cons: Higher fuel consumption compared to standard A3 models, expensive price tag