Audi · Sedan · 2020–2024
Audi A3 8Y Limousine
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
3.8 / 5.0 · Based on 13 engine variants Most Fun Engine
400 PS
2.5L TFSI I5 Benzin
Torque splitter makes it a drift compact — in theory
Legendary! Most Reliable Engine
131 PS
1.5L CNG CNG
5 weaknesses
Good ChoiceEngine Overview
The Audi A3 8Y Limousine is available with 10 engine variants — from 110 to 400 hp.
1.6L TDI
2020 2022
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2.0L TDI Engine Change
2020 2024
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2020 2024
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2020 2024
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
1.5L TFSI Engine Change
2020 2024
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
2020 2024
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
2.0L TFSI
2020 2024
Good Choice 8 weaknesses
RS3 Limousine
2021 2024
Be Careful 14 weaknesses
S3
2020 2024
Good Choice 7 weaknesses
1.5L CNG
2020 2024
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
1.0L TFSI
2020 2024
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
1.5L TFSI e
2020 2024
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2.0L TFSI e Engine Change
2021 2024
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2021 2024
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| MIB3 Infotainment: Software Crashes and System Failures Early 8Y models (2020–2022) suffer severe software issues: Virtual Cockpit, head-up display, SOS emergency call and multimedia system fail sporadically. Symptoms: Virtual Cockpit goes black, infotainment freezes or restarts, head-up display shows nothing, eCall system reports faults | High |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the Audi A3 8Y Limousine have? +
The Audi A3 8Y as Limousine has 88 known weaknesses, 5 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: DPCA (1.5L TFSI), DNUE (2.0L TFSI), DKZC (2.0L TFSI), DHNF (1.5L CNG), DKWA (1.5L TFSI).
Is the Audi A3 8Y Limousine worth buying used? +
The Audi A3 8Y Limousine is a good choice as a used car — 5 of 13 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee