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    2017 Audi A3

    Used from

    $35,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.1 - 6.4 L / 100km

    About the Audi A3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2017 Audi A3 is a Small Luxury offered in 5D hatchback, 4D sedan and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $35,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $58,600 for the S Line.

    There are 3 variants of the A3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2016.

    Engine options include 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (81kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (140kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (85kW/200Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2017 A3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2017 Audi A3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A3

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 5
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 2
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Front: 1006
      • Headroom Front: 1021
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.4
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 921
      • Headroom Rear: 924
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1392
      • Hip Room Front: 1453
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 45.7
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1162
      • Hip Room Rear: 1422
      • Hip Room Rear: 1423
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1392
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1468
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 47.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1203
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1344
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1345
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Black
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
      • Type: Plastic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Sport

    Adds to Base:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Audi Side Assist
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    Removes from Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 2
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    S line

    Adds to Sport:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Headlight control
      • Fog Light Function
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    Removes from Sport:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    See all 2017 Audi A3 Specs

    2017 Audi A3 Dimensions

    1410mm
    1785mm
    4310mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Audi A3 Dimensions

    2017 Audi A3 Fuel Economy

    There are 11 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A3

    The most fuel efficient Audi A3 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi A3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the S line with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.4L 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

    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.

    2017 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 Base that starts from $35,900.

    The most expensive Audi A3 is the S line that starts from $58,600.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Sport and S line.

    The largest Audi A3 is the S line which measures 1796mm wide, 4456mm in length and sits 1416mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A3 is the S line which has 140kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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    The heaviest Audi A3 is the S line which weighs 2040 kg (kerb weight).

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

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