Audi A3 towing capacity by year
The Audi A3 has tow data across 11 model years, from 2006 through 2018. The most recent 2018 Audi A3 carries a maximum tow rating of 3,300 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2013 model year at 3,850 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Audi A3 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Audi A3 max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Audi A3, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Audi A3 years (2014–2018)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi A3 | 6 | 3,300 |
| 2017 Audi A3 | 6 | 3,300 |
| 2016 Audi A3 | 15 | 3,300 |
| 2015 Audi A3 | 15 | 3,300 |
Older Audi A3 years (2006–2013)
Earlier model years for the Audi A3, going back to 2006. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi A3 | 3 | 3,850 |
| 2012 Audi A3 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2011 Audi A3 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2010 Audi A3 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2009 Audi A3 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2 | 3,300 |
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2 | 3,300 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.