Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2017–2019 Audi A3
Bilstein lists 13 parts for the 2017–2019 Audi A3, across 8 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the Motorsport. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 493–548 mm19.4–21.6 in
- Front, collapsed
- 382–425 mm15.0–16.7 in
- Rear, extended
- 604–625 mm23.8–24.6 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 393–400 mm15.5–15.7 in
- Lowering options
- 0–50 mm
Narrow it to your A3
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
StrutsAnswer 1 quick question to compare
These struts differ by version, so we need to know which A3 you have.
Rear
ShocksAnswer 2 quick questions to compare
These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which A3 you have.
13 parts for the 2019 Audi A3
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
35-229919 B8 Performance Plus Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Titanium
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-232362 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Sedan only (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige)
- Standard or Sport Suspension
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-229937 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Titanium
- Sedan only
Front and rear
Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline
46-265043 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Titanium
- Convertible only
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1070kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1075kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B14 coilovers
47-251588 B14 PSS Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Titanium
- Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm
- Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm
- Without Electronic Suspension
- With Independent Rear Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
47-342941 EVO S Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Titanium
- Front Lowered Height: 20-35mm
- Rear Lowered Height: 10-40mm
- Without Electronic Suspension
- With Independent Rear Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B16 coilovers
48-251570 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Titanium
- Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm
- Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm
- Without Electronic Suspension
- With Independent Rear Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Component Motorsport
89-313022 EVO R Suspension Kit
Sold each
- Not for Titanium
- Front Lowered Height: 10-30mm
- Rear Lowered Height: 0-30mm
- Without Electronic Suspension
- With Independent Rear Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Fits this vehicle
Component B1 Components & hardware
14-230615 B1 iRC Suspension Control Module
Sold each
- Not for Titanium
- For use with Bilstein kit # 49-261073
Not sure which one is right?
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