Verdict
B
BHP
245 bhp
0–60
6.3 s
Top speed
145 mph
MPG
32 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$56,000
Strengths
- Sportback body option
- Cabin step up from 8U
- PHEV variant
Weaknesses
- No EV variant
- Heavy
- Premium pricing
Notable tech
- MQB platform (Tiguan Mk2 sibling)
- Sportback (coupé) body 2019+
- 45 TFSI e PHEV
- RS Q3 above
- Virtual Cockpit standard
Common issues
- EA888 EVO PCV
- 7DSG mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2020
- PHEV charge port latch
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across F3's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
35 TFSI 1.5 MHEV
BHP150
Torque250 Nm
0–609.2 s
Top129 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox7DSG
40 TFSI 2.0 quattro
BHP190
Torque320 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG
45 TFSI 2.0 quattro
BHP245
Torque370 Nm
0–606.3 s
Top145 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG
45 TFSI e PHEV
BHP245
Torque400 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top130 mph
Range~32 mi EV
DriveFWD
Gearbox6DSG
35 TDI 2.0
BHP150
Torque340 Nm
0–609.3 s
Top129 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox7DSG
40 TDI 2.0 quattro
BHP200
Torque400 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG