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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 200
- Power to weight
- 0.061 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.09
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 169 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,263 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 89 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 20 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 50
- Reported injuries
- 1
- Theft rate
- 0.9 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- AIR BAGS22%
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL22%
- POWER TRAIN18%
- ENGINE7%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 60 total.
Audi A3: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
PE11023opened Aug 2, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage
EA11003opened Feb 7, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
PE10034opened Aug 26, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (HPFP)
PE09035opened Jul 17, 2009POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE STALL/LOSS MOTIVE POWER
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
715 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 22, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2070568_6
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Mar 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2024323_13
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
Mar 2, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2024323_12
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
Jan 14, 2026ENGINETSB_2060750_5
This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
Jan 13, 2026STEERINGTSB_2074846_4
This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Dec 9, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2018187_18
This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
Oct 22, 2025SERVICE BRAKESTSB_2069904_2
This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
Oct 21, 2025SERVICE BRAKESTSB_2075120_2
This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.
- and 707 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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.