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    Audi A3

    Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Audi A3
    Showing 8 Configurations

    Base

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $44,900†
    Price & specs

    Base

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $47,900†
    Price & specs

    Base

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $48,650†
    Price & specs

    Turbo

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $51,900†
    Price & specs

    Base

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $52,150†
    Price & specs

    Turbo

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $54,900†
    Price & specs

    Turbo

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $56,500†
    Price & specs

    Turbo

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $60,000†
    Price & specs
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 10.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 10.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 10.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 9.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 10.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 9.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 9.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 9.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Compressor
    Not Available
    Compressor
    Not Available
    Compressor
    Not Available
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Compressor
    Not Available
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Capacity (L): 55
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Capacity (L): 55
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Capacity (L): 55
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Capacity (L): 55
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Capacity (L): 55
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Capacity (L): 55
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Capacity (L): 55
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Capacity (L): 55
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 8.4
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 28
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.4
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 37
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.8
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 20
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9.4
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 25
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 7
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 17
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 8.4
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 28
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.4
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 37
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.8
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 20
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.7
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 31
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 38
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 10.6
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 22
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9.4
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 25
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 7
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 17
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 8.9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 26
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 36
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 18
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.7
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 31
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 38
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 10.6
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 22
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 8.9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 26
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 36
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 18
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
    Maximum Speed (mph): 126
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
    Maximum Speed (mph): 122
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
    Maximum Speed (mph): 126
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 217
    Maximum Speed (mph): 135
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
    Maximum Speed (mph): 122
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.3
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 213
    Maximum Speed (mph): 132
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 217
    Maximum Speed (mph): 135
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.3
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 213
    Maximum Speed (mph): 132
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 125
    Maximum Power (kW): 92
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 173
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 125
    Maximum Power (kW): 92
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 173
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 125
    Maximum Power (kW): 92
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 173
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
    Maximum Power (kW): 110
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 210
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 125
    Maximum Power (kW): 92
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 173
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
    Maximum Power (kW): 110
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 210
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
    Maximum Power (kW): 110
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 210
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
    Maximum Power (kW): 110
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 210
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 8.4
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.4
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.8
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9.4
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 7
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 8.4
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.4
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.8
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.7
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.2
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 10.6
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9.4
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 7
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 8.9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.9
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.7
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.2
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 10.6
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 8.9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.9
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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