About the Audi A3
The new Audi A3 is a Small Luxury offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $54,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S Line variant and topping out at $60,200 for the S Line.
There is 1 variant of the A3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (150kW/320Nm) and 1.5L turbo (110kW/250Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 A3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2026 Audi A3 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,700 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $60,200 |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $54,800 |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $57,800 |
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2026 Audi A3 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A3
The most fuel efficient Audi A3 is the S Line with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L Turbo and uses 5.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi A3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the S Line with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 6.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Audi A3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.3 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A3?
The Audi A3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2026 Audi A3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi A3?
The Audi A3 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Audi A3 FAQs
The cheapest Audi A3 is the S Line that starts from $54,800.
The most expensive Audi A3 is the S Line that starts from $60,200.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is offered by the S Line which can tow null kg
The largest Audi A3 is the S Line which measures 1816mm wide, 4504mm in length and sits 1417mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A3 is the S Line which has 150kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Audi A3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi A3 is the S Line which weighs 2005 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A3 uses Premium Unleaded.