The Best Audi A3 Car Bulbs
What main light and fog light bulbs do I need for my Audi A3? We have gathered all the detailed information about the types and sockets of bulbs for Audi A3 in this review.
Audi A3 Light Bulb Guide
How To Choose Headlight Bulb for Audi A3?
The most popular bulbs used in lighting your Audi A3 are halogen bulbs, HID xenon, and LED bulbs. Different generation Audi A3 models will have their own bulb size.
The Audi manufacturer recommends replacing Audi A3 bulbs every few years, as their efficiency will deteriorate by several percent over time. There are several types of bulbs used in the Audi A3. Which Audi A3 headlight bulbs to use, we have described in this review.
Hikari LED Headlights Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6500 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 50000 hours lifespan
Audi A3 Bulb Size
Audi A3 (2009 – onwards)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – H7 (499)
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H7 (499)
- Front Fog Lamp H11
- Side/Parking Lamp W5W (501)
Audi A3 (2006 – 2008)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – H11
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H7 (499)
- Front Fog Lamp H11
- Side/Parking Lamp W5W (501)
Audi A3 HID (2009 – onwards)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – D3S
- Front Fog Lamp H11
- Side/Parking Lamp W5W (501)
Audi A3 HID (2006 – 2008)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – D1S
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H7 (499)
- Front Fog Lamp H7 (499)
- Side/Parking Lamp W5W (501)
Audi A3 Headlight Bulbs (Low Beam / Dipped Beam)
Audi A3 (2009 – onwards): H7 (499) Bulbs
Audi A3 (2006 – 2008): H11 Bulbs
Audi A3 HID (2009 – onwards): D3S Bulbs
Audi A3 HID (2006 – 2008): D1S Bulbs
HIKARI H7 LED Bulbs
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best H7 Headlight Bulbs:
- NINEO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- HIKARI Ultra H7 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- CAR ROVER H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- TIANFUYAO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- Cougar Motor X-Small H7 LED Headlight Bulb
- Optilux Hella H71070307 XB Series H7 Xenon
- SYLVANIA – H7 SilverStar Ultra
- Philips RacingVision H7 Headlight Bulbs
Select other H7 lamps:
Nineo H11 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 12000 LM
- 32 Volts, 72.00 W
Best H11 Headlight Bulbs:
- Cougar Motor H11 LED Bulbs
- HIKARI H11/H8/H9 LED bulbs
- Alla Lighting H11 H8 LED Bulbs
- SEALIGHT 9005/HB3 H8/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- SEALIGHT Scoparc S1 H11/H8/H9 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO H8/H9/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb
- Philips H11 Standard Halogen Headlight Bulb
Select other H11 lamps:
OSRAM D3S Night Breaker Laser
Product information:
- 4500 Kelvin
- 20% whiter light
- 85 V
Best D3S Fog Light Bulbs:
- PHILIPS D3S HID Xenon Bulb
- Philips D2S HID Headlight Bulb
- OSRAM D3S Headlight Bulbs
- Torchbeam D3S HID Xenon
- BEAMTECH D3S HID Bulbs
- SYLVANIA D3S zXe High
- VehiCode D3S LED Headlight
- DZG D1S Led Headlight Bulb
- Mega Racer D3C/D3R/D3S HID
Select other D3S lamps:
OSRAM Xenarc Night Breaker Laser D1S Xenon
Product information:
Maximum Performance bulb
+200% Brightness
35 W
Best D1S Headlight Bulbs:
Philips D1S Standard Authentic Xenon HID
OSRAM Xenarc Cool Blue Intense D1S Xenon
Torchbeam D1S HID Xenon Headlight Bulbs
BEAMTECH D1S HID Bulbs
SYLVANIA – D1S Basic HID Headlight Bulb
VehiCode D1S D1R LED Headlight
DZG D1S D1R Led Headlight Bulb
Mega Racer D1C/D1R/D1S HID Headlight
Select other D4S lamps:
Audi A3 Headlight Bulbs (High Beam / Headlight Flasher)
Audi A3 (2009 – onwards): H7 (499) Bulbs
Audi A3 (2006 – 2008): H7 (499) Bulbs
Audi A3 HID (2006 – 2008): H7 (499) Bulbs
The headlight bulb for low and high beam always shines at full power, and switching from low to the high beam is done either by turning the lamp itself or shifting the light barrier.
HIKARI H7 LED Bulbs
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best H7 Headlight Bulbs:
- NINEO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- HIKARI Ultra H7 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- CAR ROVER H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- TIANFUYAO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- Cougar Motor X-Small H7 LED Headlight Bulb
- Optilux Hella H71070307 XB Series H7 Xenon
- SYLVANIA – H7 SilverStar Ultra
- Philips RacingVision H7 Headlight Bulbs
Select other H7 lamps:
Audi A3 Fog Lamp Bulb
Audi A3 (2009 – onwards): H11 Fog Lamp Bulb
Audi A3 (2006 – 2008): H11 Fog Lamp Bulb
Audi A3 HID (2009 – onwards): H11 Fog Lamp Bulb
Audi A3 HID (2006 – 2008): H7 (499) Fog Lamp Bulb
Nineo H11 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 12000 LM
- 32 Volts, 72.00 W
Best H11 Headlight Bulbs:
- Cougar Motor H11 LED Bulbs
- HIKARI H11/H8/H9 LED bulbs
- Alla Lighting H11 H8 LED Bulbs
- SEALIGHT 9005/HB3 H8/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- SEALIGHT Scoparc S1 H11/H8/H9 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO H8/H9/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb
- Philips H11 Standard Halogen Headlight Bulb
Select other H11 lamps:
HIKARI H7 LED Bulbs
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best H7 Headlight Bulbs:
- NINEO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- HIKARI Ultra H7 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- CAR ROVER H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- TIANFUYAO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- Cougar Motor X-Small H7 LED Headlight Bulb
- Optilux Hella H71070307 XB Series H7 Xenon
- SYLVANIA – H7 SilverStar Ultra
- Philips RacingVision H7 Headlight Bulbs
Select other H7 lamps:
Xenon lamps do not use in fog lights: constantly changing the configuration of the discharge violates the strictly calculated geometry of the light beam, and the headlight does not perform its direct function. For fog lights it is better to use only LED bulbs.
Audi A3 Side/Parking Lamp
Audi A3 Sidelight (2009 – onwards): W5W (501)
Audi A3 Sidelight (2006 – 2008): W5W (501)
Audi A3 HID Sidelight (2009 – onwards): W5W (501)
Audi A3 HID Sidelight (2006 – 2008): W5W (501)
AUXITO 194 W5W LED Light Bulb
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 240 Lumens
- Voltage 12V
Best W5W 194 Light Bulbs:
- OSRAM LEDriving W5W LED Bulbs
- Yorkim 194 LED Bulbs W5W
- SEALIGHT 194 LED Bulbs W5W
- Marsauto 194 LED Light Bulb
Select other W5W lamps:
Audi A3 Daytime Running Light Kits
Audi A3 Dipped Beam (Headlight): LED kit
Philips Daylight 9 DRL Kit
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- Voltage 12V
- H24 x W125 x D31 mm
Replacement LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL):
- Philips Daylight 9 DRL Kit
- OSRAM LEDriving PX-5 DRL Kit
- HELLA LED Slim Daytime Running Light Kit
- OSRAM LEDriving LG DRL Kit
- OSRAM LEDriving F1 Fog Kit
Select other DRL Kits:
Other lamps
- Stop/Tail Lamp – P21W (382)
- Rear Fog Lamp – P21W (382)
- Reversing Lamp – P21W (382)
- Front Indicator – PY21W (581)
- Rear Indicator – PY21W (581)
Select P21W lamps:
All our reviews bulbs are based only on expert assessments or practical experience with most of the lamps we consider. We always aim to ensure that our management is maximum independent.
Audi A3 Generations
Audi A3 14 Generation (2020)
A new Final Edition Package includes black or red leather sport seats with contrast stitching and a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles. All-wheel-drive A3s get S line badges, aluminum door sills, and unique 18-inch wheels. A new, less expensive Premium trim level joins the S3 lineup for 2020.
Audi A3 13 Generation (2019)
The Premium trim adds standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A3 Premium Plus and Prestige trim get standard LED headlights, LED taillights, and the Audi phone box with wireless charging and signal booster. Park assist, a new feature that maneuvers the car during parallel and perpendicular parking is standard on A3 and S3 Prestige sedans. The RS3 adds the Audi phone box as standard.
Audi A3 12 Generation (2018)
Two data and charging USB ports and heated front seats are standard on all models. Premium Plus models add Audi Side Assist, which monitors blind-spot traffic, and the optional Technology Package adds a Bang & Olufsen sound system to its contents.
Audi A3 11 Generation (2017)
Audi’s entry-level sedan and convertible get a mild update for the 2017 model year, bringing some new styling, additional features, and a simplification of powertrains to the luxury car’s lineup. Changes are coming to the A3 sedan, A3 Cabriolet convertible, and S3 performance sedan in October, but the A3 Sportback e-Tron hybrid will continue on unchanged, it will get its own updates at a later date.
Audi A3 10 Generation (2016)
For 2016, the Audi A3 adds a number of standard features: parking sensors, a backup camera, Alu-optic interior trim, heated side mirrors, and heated washer nozzles.
Audi A3 9 Generation (2015)
For 2015, a convertible joins the lineup, which also includes an S3 performance sedan and the A3 Sportback e-Tron plug-in hybrid wagon. The A3 Cabriolet is Audi’s entry-level convertible, meant to go head-to-head with the BMW 2 Series convertible and not much else. Most four-seat luxury convertibles are larger and more expensive than the A3 Cabrio, meaning they compete more with Audi’s A5 Cabrio.
Audi A3 8 Generation (2013)
There are no significant changes for 2013.
Audi A3 7 Generation (2012)
There are no significant changes for 2012.
Audi A3 6 Generation (2011)
There are no significant changes for 2011.
Audi A3 5 Generation (2010)
Audi adds a diesel model, the A3 TDI, which is due by early December, with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder rated at 30/42 mpg city/highway and available only with the S Tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission. The V-6-powered 3.2 Quattro has been dropped.
Audi A3 4 Generation (2009)
The 2.0T S Tronic (automatic transmission) trim is now available with Quattro all-wheel drive, the interior and exterior are freshened with new wheels, and many luxury options are now standard.
Audi A3 3 Generation (2008)
The Audi A3 is a premium hatchback that competes with models like the Saab 9-3 SportCombi and Volvo V50. It receives minor changes for 2008, including a new Titanium Package that features 18-inch alloy wheels, a black grille, and black interior trim. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions of the five-seat A3 are available. Newly available options include manual sunshades for the rear seats, an iPod adapter, and new wheel choices. The 3.2 trim level now has standard Sirius Satellite Radio and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Audi A3 2 Generation (2007)
The Audi A3 was introduced in 2006, so chances are minimal for ’07 and are mostly confined to the bundling of audio and high-tech options, such as xenon headlights.
Audi A3 1 Generation (2006)
Audi says the A3, which falls into the premium compact category, “is the first four-door car with sportiness similar to the TT coupe.” The FSI engine family made its world premiere under A3 hoods.
