Does An Audi A3 Have A Timing Belt Or Timing Chain?

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Date Posted 2020-09-23

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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.