2017 Audi A3 Speaker Sizes

The speaker size chart for the 2017 Audi A3 provides specifications for factory audio system locations. Information includes speaker details for front door panel, rear door panel, center dash, a-pillar, rear side panel, and rear deck lid positions. Data assists in identifying compatible aftermarket replacement speakers during audio system upgrade or factory speaker replacement.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
A-Pillar 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Professional installation recommended
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 3.5 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 3.5 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 8 Woofer
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 3.5 Midrange
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Side Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Side Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2017 Audi A3 Speaker Replacement Summary

11 total positions
6 easy to replace
2 high priority
1 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 6 Medium: 4 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 5 Low: 4

2017 Audi A3 Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN 7"×2" 180×50 Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 2017 Audi A3 contains multiple speaker locations throughout the cabin, with sizes ranging from 1 inch tweeters to an 8 inch woofer in the rear deck lid.
  • The front door panels accommodate both 3.5 inch midrange speakers and 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers, suggesting a component speaker configuration in the factory system.
  • Upgrading the 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers in the front doors may provide the most noticeable improvement in sound quality, as these handle the critical midrange and bass frequencies.
  • The rear locations include 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers in both the door panels and side panels, along with an 8 inch woofer in the rear deck lid for low-frequency reinforcement.
  • The 1 inch tweeters are distributed across the A-pillar, rear door panel, and rear side panel positions to enhance high-frequency dispersion throughout the cabin.
  • The center dash and rear deck lid feature 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which typically handle mid and higher frequencies without dedicated tweeter support.
  • Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and woofers would be compatible with the existing speaker locations, potentially utilizing the 1 inch tweeter positions and 6.5 inch woofer locations.
  • The single DIN radio opening may limit aftermarket head unit options compared to double DIN configurations, though adapters could expand compatibility.