2018 Audi A3 transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2018 Audi A3 uses a 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) and a 7-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

  • 3 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2018 Audi A3.
  • No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.

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2018 Audi A3: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
1.4L 4-cylinder turbo plug-in hybrid6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch)Automatic (AM-S6)FWD
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch)Automatic (AM-S6)AWD
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo7-speed automated manual (dual-clutch)Automatic (AM-S7)FWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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