AUDI A3
2006–2026 · 150 trims available
At a Glance
A3 OVERVIEW
Year Range
2006–2026
Total Configurations
150
Best MyCar Score
76.9 / 100
Price Range (Used)
$24,740–$49,900
Trim Levels
2026 CONFIGURATIONS
Showing 2026 trims. Select a year above for full details.
Trim Guide
UNDERSTANDING A3 TRIMS
Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.
| Trim | Body | Avg MPG | Avg HP | Avg MSRP | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T | Wagon | 24 | 200 | $26,463 | 70 |
| 2.0T PZEV | Wagon | 24 | 200 | $27,165 | 70 |
| 2.0T PZEV Premium | Wagon | 24 | 200 | $28,010 | 69 |
| 2.0T Premium | Wagon | 24 | 200 | $28,010 | 69 |
| 2.0T Premium Plus | Wagon | 24 | 200 | $30,010 | 69 |
| 2.0 TDI Premium | Wagon | 34 | 140 | $30,175 | 69 |
| 1.8 TFSI Premium | Sedan | 27 | 170 | $30,400 | 72 |
| 2.0T quattro | Wagon | 24 | 200 | $30,500 | 68 |
| 2.0T Premium quattro | Wagon | 24 | 200 | $30,850 | 68 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium | Sedan | 29 | 185 | $31,883 | 69 |
| 2.0 TDI Premium Plus | Wagon | 34 | 140 | $32,250 | 69 |
| 2.0T Premium Plus quattro | Wagon | 24 | 200 | $32,850 | 68 |
| 2.0 TDI Premium | Sedan | 36 | 150 | $32,900 | 72 |
| 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus | Sedan | 27 | 170 | $33,025 | 71 |
| Sport Premium | Sedan | 30 | 184 | $33,300 | 77 |
| 2.0 TFSI Titanium | Sedan | 29 | 184 | $33,300 | 69 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Summer of Audi | Sedan | 29 | 186 | $33,650 | 69 |
| 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line | Sedan | 27 | 170 | $34,400 | 67 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro | Sedan | 27 | 222 | $34,430 | 70 |
| 3.2 quattro | Wagon | 21 | 250 | $34,963 | 67 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus | Sedan | 29 | 185 | $35,383 | 68 |
| 2.0 TDI Premium Plus | Sedan | 36 | 150 | $35,525 | 71 |
| 1.8 TFSI Premium | Convertible | 28 | 170 | $36,100 | 70 |
| Sport Premium Plus | Sedan | 30 | 184 | $36,300 | 76 |
| Premium S line | Sedan | 25 | 228 | $36,500 | 76 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro Summer of Audi | Sedan | 27 | 220 | $36,650 | 68 |
| 2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line | Sedan | 36 | 150 | $36,700 | 67 |
| Premium | Sedan | 30 | 201 | $37,038 | 69 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus Summer of Audi | Sedan | 29 | 186 | $37,100 | 68 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro | Sedan | 27 | 222 | $37,580 | 69 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus S Line quattro | Sedan | 27 | 220 | $37,700 | 66 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium | Convertible | 28 | 185 | $38,283 | 67 |
| 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus | Convertible | 28 | 170 | $38,725 | 69 |
| 1.8 TFSI Prestige | Sedan | 27 | 170 | $39,050 | 69 |
| Premium Plus S line | Sedan | 25 | 228 | $39,500 | 75 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Summer of Audi | Convertible | 28 | 186 | $40,050 | 67 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi | Sedan | 27 | 220 | $40,100 | 67 |
| 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line | Convertible | 28 | 170 | $40,100 | 65 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro | Convertible | 26 | 222 | $40,250 | 68 |
| Premium Plus | Sedan | 30 | 201 | $40,300 | 68 |
| 2.0 TFSI Prestige | Sedan | 29 | 185 | $40,850 | 67 |
| 2.0 TDI Prestige | Sedan | 36 | 150 | $41,550 | 70 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus | Convertible | 28 | 185 | $41,583 | 67 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro Summer of Audi | Convertible | 25 | 220 | $42,750 | 67 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus S Line quattro | Convertible | 26 | 220 | $43,100 | 66 |
| Prestige | Sedan | 32 | 201 | $43,100 | 66 |
| 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro | Sedan | 27 | 222 | $43,270 | 68 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro | Convertible | 26 | 222 | $43,280 | 68 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus Summer of Audi | Convertible | 28 | 186 | $43,500 | 67 |
| 1.8 TFSI Prestige | Convertible | 28 | 170 | $44,750 | 69 |
| 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi | Convertible | 25 | 220 | $46,200 | 67 |
| 2.0 TFSI Prestige | Convertible | 28 | 185 | $46,817 | 67 |
| 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro | Convertible | 26 | 222 | $48,830 | 68 |
| quattro Premium Plus | Wagon | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| e-tron Premium | Hatchback | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| quattro Premium, quattro Premium Plus w/ S Line Plus Pkg | Sedan | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| quattro Premium Plus | Sedan | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
Specs Summary
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A A3
| Spec | Entry Level | Top Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24,740 | $49,900 |
| MPG (combined) | 21 combined | 36 combined |
| Horsepower | 140 HP | 250 HP |
| Seating | 4 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Body Types | Convertible | Convertible, Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon |
Year-by-Year Analysis
BEST & WORST YEARS
Best Year
2020
Average MyCar Score: 75.8 · 3 avg recalls
Years to Watch
2022
Lower scores or higher recall counts. Research these years carefully before buying.
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