About the Audi A3
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Audi A3's used prices in Australia typically range from $13,500 for the Sportback 1.4 Tfsi Attraction variant and topping out at $27,900 for the 2.0 Tfsi S Tronic Quattro Sprt.
There are 22 variants of the A3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol (90kW/200Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel (81kW/250Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol (132kW/250Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol (110kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (110kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol hybrid (110kW/250Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol (132kW/250Nm), 1.0L turbo petrol (85kW/200Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol (110kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol (140kW/320Nm) and 1.6L turbo diesel (81kW/250Nm). Available with 7 speed auto direct shift, 6 speed manual, 6 speed auto direct shift, 6 speed automatic or 7 speed auto s tronic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2016 A3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2016 Audi A3 Price
Attraction
Ambition
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6 sp manual Electric FWD 5d Hatchback | $62,490 |
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2016 Audi A3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Audi A3 Fuel Economy
There are 17 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A3
The most fuel efficient Audi A3 is the SPORTBACK E-TRON HYBRID with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.4L TURBO MPFI and uses 1.6L of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi A3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the 1.8 TFSI AMBITION QUATTRO with a 6 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 1.8L TURBO MPFI and uses 6.6L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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, 7 sp manual Diesel FWD 5d Hatchback | Diesel | 3.9 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 2d Convertible | Premium Unleaded | 4.9 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 4.7 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 4.7 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A3?
The Audi A3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 Audi A3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi A3?
The Audi A3 offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre 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 SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI ATTRACTION that starts from $13,500.
The most expensive Audi A3 is the 2.0 TFSI S TRONIC QUATTRO SPRT that starts from $27,900.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: SPORTBACK 1.8 TFSI AMBITION, SPORTBACK 2.0 TDI AMBITION, 1.8 TFSI AMBITION, 2.0 TDI AMBITION, S/B 1.8 TFSI QUATTRO AMBITION, 1.8 TFSI AMBITION QUATTRO, 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO SPORT, 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE and 2.0 TFSI S TRONIC QUATTRO SPRT.
The largest Audi A3 is the 1.8 TFSI AMBITION which measures 1796mm wide, 4456mm in length and sits 1441mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A3 is the 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE which has 140kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ engine.
The Audi A3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi A3 is the 2.0 TFSI S TRONIC SPORT which weighs 2055 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol, Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid or Diesel.