Car battery by model
It depends on the generation and on whether your Audi A3 has Start-Stop. The Audi A3 8P (2003-2013) almost always takes a battery like the Varta E11: conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A, case size L3. With Start-Stop, the Audi A3 8V (2012-2020) usually takes a battery like the Varta N70: EFB, 70 Ah and 760 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta E11 (conventional, 74 Ah). Below you will find all 4 generations, each with its battery.
- 4 generations
- from 1996
- 63 engines
- AGM · EFB · conventional
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Audi A3 generations and their battery
Newest first. If you are not sure which one you have, go by the year of manufacture or check with your number plate.
A3 Limousine (8YS, 8YM)
Audi A3 (8Y)
With Start-Stop: Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2Also: Varta N70
Without Start-Stop: Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3Also: Varta A7
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A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) 
A3 Limousine (8VS, 8VM) 
A3 Convertible (8V7, 8VE)
Audi A3 (8V)
With Start-Stop: Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3Also: Varta A7, Varta A6
Without Start-Stop: Varta E11 conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3
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A3 Sportback (8PA) 
A3 Convertible (8P7)
Audi A3 (8P)
With Start-Stop: Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3Also: Varta N70
Without Start-Stop: Varta E11 conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3Also: Varta D24, Varta F16
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Audi A3 (8L)
Battery: Varta E11 conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3Also: Varta D24, Varta C22
Check with my number plateHow the Audi A3 battery has changed
Start-Stop becomes widespread with the Audi A3 8V (2012), and with it come AGM and EFB batteries. Earlier generations —Audi A3 8L and Audi A3 8P— use conventional batteries from 52 to 80 Ah. The most common case size is L3, but not every generation uses it: check yours before you buy.
How to tell which Audi A3 you have
Each generation has its own production years and model code, which you will find in the car’s documents. These are the body styles of each one:
| Generation | Years | Body styles (model code) |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 (8Y) | from 2019 | A3 Sportback (8YA, 8YF), A3 Limousine (8YS, 8YM) |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 2012-2020 | A3 (8V1, 8VK), A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF), A3 Limousine (8VS, 8VM), A3 Convertible (8V7, 8VE) |
| Audi A3 (8P) | 2003-2013 | A3 (8P1), A3 Sportback (8PA), A3 Convertible (8P7) |
| Audi A3 (8L) | 1996-2003 | A3 (8L1) |
Frequently asked questions
Which battery does the Audi A3 take?
It depends on the generation and on whether your Audi A3 has Start-Stop. The Audi A3 8P (2003-2013) almost always takes a battery like the Varta E11: conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A, case size L3. With Start-Stop, the Audi A3 8V (2012-2020) usually takes a battery like the Varta N70: EFB, 70 Ah and 760 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta E11 (conventional, 74 Ah). Below you will find all 4 generations, each with its battery.
Do all Audi A3 generations take the same battery?
No. The battery changes with the generation, the engine and Start-Stop: the Audi A3 (8P) mostly takes the Varta E11 (conventional) and the Audi A3 (8V) the Varta N70 (EFB).
Since when has the Audi A3 had Start-Stop?
It became widespread with the Audi A3 8V (2012). Those versions need EFB and AGM; if your Audi A3 is older or has no Start-Stop, it takes a conventional battery.
How do I know which generation my Audi A3 is?
By the years of manufacture (Audi A3 (8L): 1996-2003; Audi A3 (8P): 2003-2013; Audi A3 (8V): 2012-2020; Audi A3 (8Y): from 2019) or, more easily, with your number plate: our search identifies the exact model and engine and shows you only the batteries that fit.
Updated: · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery.