Audi A3 — Specs, Trims, Prices & Owner Reviews

Compact luxury with agile handling and refined German engineering

Model years 2015–2026 · Independent buyer data

Audi A3 exterior
Price range
$41,395–$44,295
Fuel economy
24 / 34 mpg
0–60 mph
6.0 s

Fuel economy: 28 mpg combined / 24 city / 34 highway

Audi A3: General Information

Compact luxury with agile handling and refined German engineering

Cars4Real covers the Audi A3 across the 2015–2026 model years.

It offers 150–228 hp, fuel economy of 28 mpg combined / 24 city / 34 highway, 0–60 mph in 6.0 s, and seating for 5. Typical pricing spans $41,395–$44,295.

Audi A3 by model year

2015 Audi A3

2015 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8T

The 2015 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8T uses a 1.8L Turbo I4 producing 170 hp, paired with a S tronic (FWD), rated at 23/33/27 mpg and 0–60 mph in 7.1 sec. MSRP started at $29,900, with the Premium at $29,900, the Premium Plus at $32,450, and the Prestige at $38,350.

2015 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro

The 2015 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 220 hp, paired with a S tronic (AWD), rated at 23/32/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 sec. MSRP started at $32,900, with the Premium at $32,900, the Premium Plus at $35,450, and the Prestige at $41,350.

2015 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

The 2015 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI uses a 2.0L TDI Diesel I4 producing 150 hp, paired with a S tronic (FWD), rated at 31/43/36 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $32,600, with the Premium at $32,600, the Premium Plus at $35,150, and the Prestige at $41,050.

2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8T

The 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8T uses a 1.8L Turbo I4 producing 170 hp, paired with a S tronic (FWD), rated at 23/33/27 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $35,600, with the Premium at $35,600, the Premium Plus at $38,150, and the Prestige at $44,050.

2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T quattro

The 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 220 hp, paired with a S tronic (AWD), rated at 23/32/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $38,600, with the Premium at $38,600, the Premium Plus at $41,150, and the Prestige at $47,050.

2016 Audi A3

2016 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI FWD

The 2016 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI FWD uses a 1.8L Turbo I4 producing 170 hp, paired with a 6-speed S tronic (FWD), rated at 23/33/27 mpg and 0–60 mph in 7.1 sec. MSRP started at $30,900, with the Premium at $30,900, the Premium Plus at $33,600, and the Prestige at $39,750.

2016 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro

The 2016 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 220 hp, paired with a 6-speed S tronic (AWD), rated at 23/32/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 sec. MSRP started at $34,200, with the Premium at $34,200, the Premium Plus at $36,900, and the Prestige at $43,050.

2016 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI FWD

The 2016 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI FWD uses a 2.0L TDI Diesel I4 producing 150 hp, paired with a 6-speed S tronic (FWD), rated at 31/43/36 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $33,200, with the Premium at $33,200, the Premium Plus at $35,900, and the Prestige at $42,050.

2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI FWD

The 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI FWD uses a 1.8L Turbo I4 producing 170 hp, paired with a 6-speed S tronic (FWD), rated at 24/35/28 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $36,600, with the Premium at $36,600, the Premium Plus at $39,300, and the Prestige at $45,450.

2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI quattro

The 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 220 hp, paired with a 6-speed S tronic (AWD), rated at 23/32/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $39,600, with the Premium at $39,600, the Premium Plus at $42,300, and the Prestige at $48,450.

2017 Audi A3

2017 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T FWD

The 2017 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T FWD uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 186 hp, paired with a S tronic (FWD), rated at 24/33/27 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.6 sec. MSRP started at $31,200, with the Premium at $31,200, the Premium Plus at $34,450, and the Prestige at $40,150.

2017 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro

The 2017 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 220 hp, paired with a S tronic (AWD), rated at 23/30/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $34,200, with the Premium at $34,200, the Premium Plus at $37,450, and the Prestige at $43,150.

2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T FWD

The 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T FWD uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 186 hp, paired with a S tronic (FWD), rated at 24/35/28 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $37,600, with the Premium at $37,600, the Premium Plus at $40,850, and the Prestige at $46,550.

2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T quattro

The 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 220 hp, paired with a S tronic (AWD), rated at 23/30/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $40,300, with the Premium at $40,300, the Premium Plus at $43,550, and the Prestige at $49,250.

2018 Audi A3

2018 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T FWD

The 2018 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T FWD uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 186 hp, paired with a S tronic (FWD), rated at 24/33/27 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.6 sec. MSRP started at $31,950, with the Premium at $31,950, the Premium Plus at $34,650, and the Prestige at $42,750.

2018 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro

The 2018 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 220 hp, paired with a S tronic (AWD), rated at 23/30/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $34,950.

2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T FWD

The 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T FWD uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 186 hp, paired with a S tronic (FWD), rated at 24/35/28 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $38,350.

2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T quattro

The 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0T quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 220 hp, paired with a S tronic (AWD), rated at 23/30/26 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $41,050.

2019 Audi A3

2019 Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI FWD

The 2019 Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI FWD marked the final model year for the A3. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 184 hp, paired with a 7-speed S tronic (FWD), rated at 26/35/29 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.6 sec. MSRP started at $32,500, with the Premium at $32,500 and the Premium Plus at $35,500.

2019 Audi A3 Sedan 45 TFSI quattro

The 2019 Audi A3 Sedan 45 TFSI quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 228 hp, paired with a 7-speed S tronic (AWD), rated at 22/30/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $35,600.

2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet 40 TFSI FWD

The 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet 40 TFSI FWD marked the final year for the A3 Cabriolet. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 184 hp, paired with a 7-speed S tronic (FWD), rated at 26/35/29 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $38,900.

2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet 45 TFSI quattro

The 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet 45 TFSI quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 228 hp, paired with a 7-speed S tronic (AWD), rated at 22/30/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $41,700.

2020 Audi A3

2020 Audi A3 Sport 40 TFSI FWD

The 2020 Audi A3 Sport 40 TFSI FWD marked the final model year for the A3. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 184 hp, paired with a 7-speed S tronic (FWD), rated at 26/35/29 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.6 sec. MSRP started at $33,300, with the Premium at $33,300 and the Premium Plus at $36,500.

2020 Audi A3 S line 45 TFSI quattro

The 2020 Audi A3 S line 45 TFSI quattro uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 228 hp, paired with a 7-speed S tronic (AWD), rated at 22/30/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $36,500, with the Premium at $36,500 and the Premium Plus at $39,700.

2022 Audi A3

2022 Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro

The 2022 Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro uses a 2.0L Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 producing 201 hp, paired with an Auto-Shift Manual w/OD, 7-speed (AWD), rated at 28 mpg combined / 24 city / 34 highway and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $44,295.

2023 Audi A3

2023 Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro

The 2023 Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro uses a 2.0L Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 producing 201 hp, paired with an Auto-Shift Manual w/OD, 7-speed (AWD), rated at 28 mpg combined / 24 city / 34 highway and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $44,295.

2024 Audi A3

2024 Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro

The 2024 Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro uses a 2.0L Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 producing 201 hp, paired with an Auto-Shift Manual w/OD, 7-speed (AWD), rated at 28 mpg combined / 24 city / 34 highway and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $44,295.

2025 Audi A3

2025 Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro

The 2025 Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro uses a 2.0L Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 producing 201 hp, paired with an Auto-Shift Manual w/OD, 7-speed (AWD), rated at 28 mpg combined / 24 city / 34 highway and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $44,295.

2026 Audi A3

2026 Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro

The 2026 Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro uses a 2.0L Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 producing 201 hp, paired with an Auto-Shift Manual w/OD, 7-speed (AWD), rated at 28 mpg combined / 24 city / 34 highway and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $44,295.

Audi A3 trim levels

Audi A3 trim levels and specifications
TrimMSRPEnginePowerDriveEconomy
A3 Sedan 1.8T$29,9001.8L Turbo I4170 hp / 200 lb-ftFWD23 / 33 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro$32,9002.0L Turbo I4220 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD23 / 32 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI$32,6002.0L TDI Diesel I4150 hp / 236 lb-ftFWD31 / 43 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 1.8T$35,6001.8L Turbo I4170 hp / 200 lb-ftFWD23 / 33 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0T quattro$38,6002.0L Turbo I4220 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD23 / 32 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI FWD$30,9001.8L Turbo I4170 hp / 200 lb-ftFWD23 / 33 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro$34,2002.0L Turbo I4220 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD23 / 32 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI FWD$33,2002.0L TDI Diesel I4150 hp / 236 lb-ftFWD31 / 43 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI FWD$36,6001.8L Turbo I4170 hp / 200 lb-ftFWD24 / 35 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI quattro$39,6002.0L Turbo I4220 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD23 / 32 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0T FWD$31,2002.0L Turbo I4186 hp / 221 lb-ftFWD24 / 33 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro$34,2002.0L Turbo I4220 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD23 / 30 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0T FWD$37,6002.0L Turbo I4186 hp / 221 lb-ftFWD24 / 35 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0T quattro$40,3002.0L Turbo I4220 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD23 / 30 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0T FWD$31,9502.0L Turbo I4186 hp / 221 lb-ftFWD24 / 33 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro$34,9502.0L Turbo I4220 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD23 / 30 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0T FWD$38,3502.0L Turbo I4186 hp / 221 lb-ftFWD24 / 35 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0T quattro$41,0502.0L Turbo I4220 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD23 / 30 mpg
A3 Sedan 40 TFSI FWD$32,5002.0L Turbo I4184 hp / 221 lb-ftFWD26 / 35 mpg
A3 Sedan 45 TFSI quattro$35,6002.0L Turbo I4228 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD22 / 30 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 40 TFSI FWD$38,9002.0L Turbo I4184 hp / 221 lb-ftFWD26 / 35 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 45 TFSI quattro$41,7002.0L Turbo I4228 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD22 / 30 mpg
A3 Sport 40 TFSI FWD$33,3002.0L Turbo I4184 hp / 221 lb-ftFWD26 / 35 mpg
A3 S line 45 TFSI quattro$36,5002.0L Turbo I4228 hp / 258 lb-ftAWD22 / 30 mpg
Premium Plus quattro$44,2952.0L Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4201 hpAWD24 / 34 mpg
Premium Plus quattro$44,2952.0L Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4201 hpAWD24 / 34 mpg
Premium Plus quattro$44,2952.0L Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4201 hpAWD24 / 34 mpg
Premium Plus quattro$44,2952.0L Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4201 hpAWD24 / 34 mpg
Premium Plus quattro$44,2952.0L Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4201 hpAWD24 / 34 mpg

Specifications (2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Audi A3 cost?

The Audi A3 has a typical price range of $41,395–$44,295, spanning 29 trim levels. Actual prices vary by year, mileage and local market conditions.

What fuel economy does the Audi A3 get?

The Audi A3 achieves 24 / 34 mpg. Real-world figures depend on trim, drivetrain and driving style.

What years of the Audi A3 are available to compare?

Cars4Real covers Audi A3 model years 2015–2026. You can compare every year and trim side by side with live market prices and real owner reviews.