About the Audi A3
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2008 Audi A3 is a Small Luxury offered in both 5D hatchback and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $33,950 for the Attraction variant and topping out at $66,297 for the S Line.
There are 4 variants of the A3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2008.
Engine options include 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo pump injection (125kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/280Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (75kW/148Nm), 3.2L multi-point injection (184kW/320Nm) and 1.9L turbo pump injection (77kW/250Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2008 A3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2008 Audi A3 Price
Attraction
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,950 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,950 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.9L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $38,900 |
Ambition
S line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $65,800 |
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2008 Audi A3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2008 Audi A3 Fuel Economy
There are 10 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A3
The most fuel efficient Audi A3 is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.9L TURBO PUMP INJECTION and uses 4.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi A3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the S line with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Audi A3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Audi A3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
2008 Audi A3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi A3?
The Audi A3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Audi A3 FAQs
The cheapest Audi A3 is the Attraction that starts from $33,950.
The most expensive Audi A3 is the S line that starts from $66,297.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Ambition and S line.
The largest Audi A3 is the Ambition which measures 1765mm wide, 4286mm in length and sits 1423mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A3 is the S line which has 184kW of power from its 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Audi A3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi A3 is the S line which weighs 2125 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.