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    2012 Audi A3

    Used from

    $40,500 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.5 - 7.6 L / 100km

    About the Audi A3

    The 2012 Audi A3 is a Small Luxury offered in both 5D hatchback and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $40,500 for the Attraction variant and topping out at $59,950 for the Ambition.

    There are 2 variants of the A3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel direct injection (103kW/320Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/280Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel direct injection (77kW/250Nm) and 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (92kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 A3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Audi A3.

    2012 Audi A3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A3

    Attraction

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front: 1007
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.9
      • Headroom Rear: 938
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1381
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1342
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor

    Ambition

    Adds to Attraction:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Attraction:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    See all 2012 Audi A3 Specs

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Audi A3.

    2012 Audi A3 Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A3

    The most fuel efficient Audi A3 is the Attraction with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL DIRECT 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 Ambition with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.6L 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.

    See all Audi A3 Fuel Economy

    2012 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.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Audi A3.

    Audi A3 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A3 is the Attraction that starts from $40,500.

    The most expensive Audi A3 is the Ambition that starts from $59,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is offered by the Ambition which can tow 1800 kg

    The largest Audi A3 is the Ambition which measures 1765mm wide, 4292mm in length and sits 1423mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A3 is the Ambition which has 147kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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    The heaviest Audi A3 is the Ambition which weighs 2015 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.