2013 Audi A3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2013 Audi A3 is the addition of Premium Plus versions for both the gas and diesel models. Otherwise, this is a light lineup reshuffle with no redesign or major mechanical update.
About the 2013 Audi A3
2006-2013 U.S. A3 hatchback generation, final model year before the skipped 2014 year and the all-new 2015 A3 sedan.
Audi sold the A3 as the brand’s smallest U.S. model: a compact five-door that mixed Audi cabin quality and sporty road manners with hatchback cargo usefulness. Its main appeal was giving buyers a real Audi feel in a city-friendly size, while also offering two distinct personalities: punchier gas performance in the 2.0T or unusually strong highway efficiency and low-end pull in the TDI. That premium-small-car plus cargo-flexibility mix set it apart from more sedan-focused entry-luxury rivals.
The 2013 A3 is a compact five-door hatchback sold in Premium and better-equipped Premium Plus forms. Gas models use a 200-hp turbo engine, while the TDI pairs a 140-hp diesel with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic. Premium Plus versions stand out with xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, Bluetooth, a power driver seat, and upgraded cabin trim.
What changed, by category
2013 Audi A3 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto 6-Spd DC & S Tronic | Auto 6-Spd DC & S Tronic | Auto 6-Spd DC & S Tronic | Auto 6-Spd DC & S Tronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Diesel |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 30 mpg | 21 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 42 mpg | 28 mpg | 42 mpg |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 140 hp | 200 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3300 lb | 3300 lb | 3300 lb | 3300 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 19.5 cu-ft | 19.5 cu-ft | 19.5 cu-ft | 19.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2013 Audi A3 redesigned?
No. The 2013 A3 carries over the same five-door hatchback body, basic structure, engines, and core equipment from 2012. Its changes are limited to the trim lineup.
What changed on the 2013 Audi A3 compared with the 2012 model?
Premium Plus versions joined both the gas and diesel lineups, while the standalone 2.0T Quattro Premium trim was dropped. There was no major styling, safety, structural, or mechanical update.
Does the 2013 Audi A3 have gas and diesel versions?
Yes. The 2013 lineup includes a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbo gas engine and a 140-hp 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine. The diesel produces 236 lb-ft of torque and uses a six-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Does the 2013 Audi A3 have all-wheel drive?
Yes, some 2013 gas A3 configurations use Audi’s all-wheel-drive system. The diesel A3 is front-wheel drive only.
Is 2013 the final year of the Audi A3 hatchback?
Yes. The 2013 model is the final U.S. year of this A3 hatchback generation. Audi skipped the 2014 model year before introducing the redesigned A3 sedan for 2015.