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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 41 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,250EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 292 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 3/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 41.8 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 6.8 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 176 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,362 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 86 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 176
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Standard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- AIR BAGS35%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8%
- ENGINE7%
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE6%
- SEAT BELTS5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 240 total.
Audi A3: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
RQ23007opened Dec 12, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 30k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.