Audi A3 Timing Overview (All Model Years)
In North America, from model years 2009 to 2020, the 2.0L gas and hybrid Audi A3 engines along with the A3 3.2L V6 gas engine have timing chains and interference engines. From 2006 to 2008 there are some A3's with belts. The 2.0L TDIs (diesel) have timing belts and interference engines.
Model | Years | Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference |
---|---|---|---|---|
Audi A3 | 2006 - 2020 | 3.2L V6 & 2.0L 4 Cyl. (gas) | timing chain | interference |
Audi A3 | 2006 - 2008 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. (gas) | timing belt | interference |
2010 - 2016 | 2.0L TDI (diesels) | timing belt | interference |
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2020 Audi A3
All 2020 Audi A3 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 184 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. 228 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2019 Audi A3
All 2019 Audi A3 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 184 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. 228 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2018 Audi A3
All 2018 Audi A3 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 184 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. 228 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 204 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2017 Audi A3
All 2017 Audi A3 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 184 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. 228 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 204 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2016 Audi A3
All 2016 Audi A3 gas and hybrid models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 2016 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel has a timing belt and interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 184 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. 228 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 204 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 220 hp | timing belt | interference | 130k |
2015 Audi A3
All 2015 Audi A3 gas models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 2015 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel has a timing belt and interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 184 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. 228 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 220 hp | timing belt | interference | 130k |
2013 Audi A3
The 2013 Audi A3 2.0L gas engine has a timing chain and is an interference engine. The 2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel has a timing belt and interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 140 hp | timing belt | interference | 130k |
2012 Audi A3
The 2012 Audi A3 2.0L gas engine has a timing chain and is an interference engine. The 2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel has a timing belt and interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 140 hp | timing belt | interference | 130k |
2011 Audi A3
The 2011 Audi A3 2.0L gas engine has a timing chain and is an interference engine. The 2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel has a timing belt and interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 140 hp | timing belt | interference | 130k |
2010 Audi A3
The 2010 Audi A3 2.0L gas engine has a timing chain and is an interference engine. The 2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel has a timing belt and interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 140 hp | timing belt | interference | 130k |
2009 Audi A3
All 2009 Audi A3 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.2L V6 250 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2008 Audi A3
All 2008 Audi A3 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp | timing belt | interference | 90k |
3.2L V6 250 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2007 Audi A3
All 2007 Audi A3 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp | timing belt | interference | 90k |
3.2L V6 250 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2006 Audi A3
All 2006 Audi A3 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp | timing belt | interference | 90k |
3.2L V6 250 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |