What Changed

The 2017 A3 cabriolet and sedan wear an updated front fascia with new headlights. Front-wheel-drive models are now equipped with a 2.0L turbo paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. A limited number of RS 3 models will be sold as 2017 model year vehicles.

Comparison to Prior Model

2017 Audi A3 Sedan 2016 Audi A3 Sedan
2017 Audi A3 Sedan 2016 Audi A3 Sedan
Price Range ($) $31,200 - $54,500 $30,900 - $48,650
Length (in) 175.4 175.4
Wheelbase (in) 103.8 103.8
Width (in) 70.0 70.0
Height (in) 55.7 55.7
Track (in) 61.2 61.2
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 346.0 346.0
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3197-3462 3175-3462
Legroom Total (in.) 76.3 76.3
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 86.6 86.6
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 10.0 12.3
Driven Wheels
  • FWD
  • AWD
  • FWD
  • AWD
Engines
  • 2.0l I4 T (186-bhp)
  • 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp)
  • 2.0l I4 T (292-bhp)
  • 2.5l I5 T (400-bhp)
  • 1.8l I4 T (170-bhp)
  • 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp)
  • 2.0l I4 T (292-bhp)
  • 2.0l I4 T D (150-bhp)
Transmissions SM6, SM7 SM6
City MPG 21-26 23-31
Highway MPG 28-35 31-43
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