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The new Audi A3 is a small Car available in New Zealand from $74,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads).
There is 1 variant of the A3 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2025.
The new 2026 A3 is offered with a 5 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Audi A3 include 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (110kW/250Nm), 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (150kW/350Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (245kW/420Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

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The Audi A3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
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2026
$74,490
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,352 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,816 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,984 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,635 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Audi A3 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2026 Audi A3
The cheapest Audi A3 is the base variant that starts from $74,490.
See all Audi A3 PricingThe most expensive Audi A3 is the base variant that starts from $105,990.
See all Audi A3 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is offered by the base variant which can tow 1500 kg.
See all Audi A3 towing capacityThe largest Audi A3 is the base variant which measures 1816mm wide, 4352mm in length and sits 1441mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A3 is the base variant which has 245kW of power and 420nm of torque.
The Audi A3 is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Audi A3 is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2065 kg.
The Audi A3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Electric.
† 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.