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    2023 Audi A3

    New from

    $43,300 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.9 - 6.7 L / 100km

    About the Audi A3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2023 Audi A3 is classified as a 4 Door Sportback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the 8Y MY23 generation, starting from $43,300 MLRP for the 35 TFSI MHEV and topping out at $57,700 for the 40 TFSI QUATTRO.

    There are 8 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2023. The A3 is built in Germany and is available with Turbo Direct Fuel Injection , equipped with a 7 Speed Auto S Tronic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.

    Other powertrain options include: Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto S Tronic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive & Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto S Tronic transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive.

    The A3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    Pros

    • Genuinely efficient mild-hybrid donk
    • Thoughtful tech and equipment list, mostly
    • Attainable entry point

    Cons

    • Adaptive cruise optional
    • Some plastics don't feel premium
    • Road noise on optional '19s not premium either

    2023 Audi A3 Price

    4d Sedan

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    35 TFSI MHEV$45,600$45,600
    40 TFSI QUATTRO$51,900$51,900

    4d Sportback

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    35 TFSI MHEV$43,300$43,300
    40 TFSI QUATTRO$49,600$49,600
    *excl. on-roads

    2023 Audi A3 Specs

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    2023 Audi A3 Dimensions

    1425mm
    1816mm
    4495mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2023 Audi A3 Dimensions

    2023 Audi A3 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A3

    The most fuel efficient Audi A3 is the 35 TFSI MHEV with a 7 Speed Auto S Tronic which is powered by a Turbo Direct Fuel Injection and uses 4.9L of premium unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi A3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO with a 7 Speed Auto S Tronic which is powered by a Turbo Direct Fuel Injection and uses 6.7L of premium unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined 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 A3Fuel TypeCombined
    35 TFSI MHEVPremium Unleaded Petrol4.9 L/100km
    40 TFSI QUATTROPremium Unleaded Petrol6.6 L/100km
    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.

    How does the 2023 Audi A3 drive?

    Our expert take on Audi A3 drivability.

    What’s new with the latest A3 is the powertrain.

    This new generation of 48V mild-hybrid technology is possibly the best implementation of the tech I’ve experienced thus far, and it’s genuinely efficient in the real world based on our time with the A3 35 TFSI.

    Audi says the new mild-hybrid system uses vehicle sensors to know when to turn the engine off or on, and it’s now able to coast when you’re creeping in traffic rather than firing up the petrol engine once you lift off the brake pedal.

    It seems to know what you want, when you want it, which in previous cases wasn’t necessarily the case. Seeing the stop/start display in the digital instruments was interesting, and refinement is so good you rarely notice when the engine is off or on.

    While it offers effortless performance, the 35 TFSI’s 110kW and 250Nm mean it’s not quite as fast as the Sportback’s chunky design and 19-inch alloys might suggest.

    Peak torque is on tap from just 1500rpm and sticks around through to 3500rpm, so you have this effortless wave to ride. This car is best driven in a measured manner as designed.

    Speaking of ‘cruise’, the standard cruise control system takes away from the luxury experience. I’d definitely be ticking the box for the Comfort package ($2600) to get the excellent adaptive cruise assist function that basically enables Level 2 semi-autonomous highway driving.

    Ride and handling is pretty well balanced as you’d expect, with a taut chassis bringing tight body control and an almost sporty balance in corners, though a level of give in the suspension that irons out the lumps and bumps of city driving nicely – even on the optional 19-inch wheels seen here.

    2023 Audi A3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi A3?

    The Audi A3 offers a 5 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.

    2023 Audi A3 vs other Smalls to consider

    The Audi A3's main competitors are listed below. All of these cars are in the Small category. Click compare to to see a feature list comparison of the Audi A3 against your chosen competitor.

    Audi A3 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A3 is the 35 TFSI MHEV that starts from $43,300.

    The most expensive Audi A3 is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO that starts from $57,700.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is offered by the 40 TFSI QUATTRO which can tow 1600Kg

    The largest Audi A3 is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO which measures 1816mm wide, 4495mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A3 is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO which has 140kW of power from its Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.

    The Audi A3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A3 is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A3 uses premium unleaded petrol.