At a Glance
| Pricing | $31,950 - $54,900 |
|---|---|
| Drive Types | FWD, AWD |
| Engines | 2.0l I4 T, 2.5l I5 T |
| Transmissions | SM6, SM7 |
| Fuel Economy | 19-26 (city), 28-35 (highway) |
The A3 is the smallest car series Audi sells in the U.S. Available in 3 body styles, the A3 line includes a five-passenger sedan model as the entry point to the Audi brand. The A3 includes leather seating, dual-zone climate control, HID lighting, and alloy wheels as standard equipment. Front-wheel-drive models are offered in addition to Audi's quattro AWD. All models are powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged engine mated to a dual-clutch transmission. The performance-oriented S3 sedan has upgraded engine performance, larger brakes and a unique suspension.
What Changed:
The 400-bhp RS 3 joins the lineup in the US. Power is provided by an inline five-cylinder engine.
| Model/Trim/Package | Engine | MPG | VjI | MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Sedan 2.0T Premium | 2.0l I4 T (186-bhp) | SM7 | FWD | 26 / 35 / 30 | 65 | $31,950 |
| A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro Premium | 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp) | SM6 | AWD | 24 / 31 / 27 | 67 | $34,950 |
| A3 Sedan 2.0T Premium Plus | 2.0l I4 T (186-bhp) | SM7 | FWD | 26 / 35 / 30 | 67 | $35,200 |
| A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro Premium Plus | 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp) | SM6 | AWD | 24 / 31 / 27 | 69 | $38,200 |
| A3 Sedan 2.0T Prestige | 2.0l I4 T (186-bhp) | SM7 | FWD | 26 / 35 / 30 | 67 | $40,700 |
| A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro Prestige | 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp) | SM6 | AWD | 24 / 31 / 27 | 69 | $43,700 |
| S3 sedan Premium Plus | 2.0l I4 T (292-bhp) | SM6 | AWD | 22 / 28 / 25 | 67 | $38,200 |
| S3 sedan Prestige | 2.0l I4 T (292-bhp) | SM6 | AWD | 22 / 28 / 25 | 67 | $48,950 |
| A3 Sedan RS 3 | 2.5l I5 T (400-bhp) | SM7 | AWD | 19 / 28 / 23 | 77 | $54,900 |