About the Audi A3
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Audi A3 is a sports car offered in 2D convertible, 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $36,200 for the Base variant and topping out at $68,400 for the S3.
There are 6 variants of the A3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (140kW/320Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (85kW/250Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (85kW/200Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2018 A3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2018 Audi A3 Price
S line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,000 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $51,600 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $59,100 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,400 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $48,000 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $55,500 |
S3
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $62,900 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $62,900 |
Base
Black Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $42,200 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $43,800 |
Sport Black Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $48,300 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $49,900 |
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2018 Audi A3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Audi A3 Fuel Economy
There are 13 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 S3 with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.1L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 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.
2018 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 $36,200.
The most expensive Audi A3 is the S3 that starts from $68,400.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Sport Black Edition and S line.
The largest Audi A3 is the Sport which measures 1796mm wide, 4456mm in length and sits 1416mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A3 is the S3 which has 213kW 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.