Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1997–2027

Audi A3

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Audi A3. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 8.4 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 28 mpg US.

Audi A3 in white
Fuel use
8.4 L/100km
2027 official
UK mpg
34 mpg
US mpg
28 mpg
On a full tank
536 km
45 L tank

What a A3 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$24.70 per 100 km$2,717
Australia$2.41/L petrol$20.24 per 100 km$2,247
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£23.58 per 100 miles£1,650
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.55 per 100 miles$2,099

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Fourth generation (8Y), 2023

Specs for the 2023 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI Technik, 1.0-litre petrol, 6-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Fourth generation (8Y)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,343 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m
Kerb weight
1,220 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1,770 kg
Boot
380 L
Boot, seats folded
1,200 L
Towing (braked)
1,500 kg
Towing (unbraked)
640 kg

Engine

Engine
1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
81 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual
0–100 km/h
10.6 s
Top speed
204 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.5 L/100km
CO₂
125 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6
Fuel tank
45 L

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2020

8Y, 2021–2022

Specs for the 2022 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI 6-speed manual; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
8Y
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,343 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m
Kerb weight
1,220 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1,770 kg
Boot
380 L
Boot, seats folded
1,200 L
Towing (braked)
1,500 kg
Towing (unbraked)
640 kg

Engine

Engine
1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
81 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.5 L/100km
CO₂
125 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6
Fuel tank
45 L

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2020

8V, 2013–2020

Specs for the 1.4 TFSI Sportback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
8V
Built
2013-2020
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,458 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,415 mm
Wheelbase
2,637 mm
Kerb weight
1,310 kg
Boot
425 L
Boot, seats folded
1,220 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
110 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
4.7 L/100km
CO₂
115 g/km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2013
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2012
Airbags
7

8P, 2004–2012

Specs for the 1.4 TFSI Sportback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
8P
Built
2004-2012
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,238 mm
Width
1,772 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Wheelbase
2,590 mm
Kerb weight
1,300 kg
Boot
281 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
92 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.6 L/100km
CO₂
144 g/km
Fuel tank
52 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2003
Airbags
6

8L, 1996–2003

Specs for the 1.6 hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
8L
Built
1996-2003
Seats
5
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,153 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,427 mm
Wheelbase
2,510 mm
Kerb weight
1,155 kg
Boot
351 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,688 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
101 kW
Torque
190 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.3 L/100km
Fuel tank
55 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2026Petrol6.2 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2025Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid1.1 L/100km257 mpg214 mpg—
2024Petrol5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2024Hybrid7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid1.1 L/100km257 mpg214 mpg—
2023Petrol6.1 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2023Hybrid7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2022Petrol5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2022Hybrid7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2021Petrol5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2021Hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2020Plug-in hybrid1.7 L/100km166 mpg138 mpg—
2020Petrol6.5 L/100km44 mpg36 mpg—
2019Plug-in hybrid1.7 L/100km166 mpg138 mpg—
2019Petrol5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2018Plug-in hybrid1.7 L/100km166 mpg138 mpg—
2018Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg35 mpg—
2018Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2017Plug-in hybrid1.8 L/100km158 mpg131 mpg—
2017Petrol6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2016Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km187 mpg156 mpg—
2016Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg40 mpg—
2016Diesel4.5 L/100km62 mpg52 mpg—
2015Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2015Petrol5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2015Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2014Petrol5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2014Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2013Petrol5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2013Diesel4.7 L/100km60 mpg50 mpg—
2012Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2012Diesel5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2011Petrol6.1 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2011Diesel5.0 L/100km57 mpg47 mpg—
2010Petrol6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2010Diesel5.2 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2009Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg35 mpg—
2009Diesel5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—

Audi A3 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Audi A3?

The 2027 Audi A3 uses 8.4 L/100km by its official figures: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 28 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Audi A3 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,717 in New Zealand, $2,247 in Australia, £1,650 in United Kingdom, $2,099 in United States.

How far does a Audi A3 go on a full tank?

About 536 km (333 miles) from its 45 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Audi A3 tow?

1,500 kg braked, for the 2023 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI Technik, 1.0-litre petrol, 6-speed manual (UK).

How big is the Audi A3's boot?

380 L, for the 2023 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI Technik, 1.0-litre petrol, 6-speed manual (UK).

Cars like the A3

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Mazda

3

2004–2026

8.4 L/100km · 34 mpg

Renault

Megane

1996–2024

8.3 L/100km · 34 mpg

BMW

M135I

2012–2020

8.2 L/100km · 34 mpg

Subaru

Impreza

1993–2027

8.1 L/100km · 35 mpg

Holden

Commodore

1980–2020

8.0 L/100km · 36 mpg

Škoda

Superb

2009–2026

7.9 L/100km · 36 mpg

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