Used
2012 Audi A3
2.0T Premium
Brilliant Black•Black
$11,990
Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
2016 Audi A3
9 trims · 13 configurations · Sedan, Convertible
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record
Audi A3 for sale
15 live listings from $11,990 · median $29,500
- 86,307 mi
Used2025 Audi A3
40 Premium
Arkona White•Black/Rock Gray Stitching5,546 mi$33,000Plaza Auto Mall
Brooklyn, NY
Used2024 Audi A3
40 Premium
Ibis White•Black/Rock Gray Stitching58,896 mi$22,499Hacienda Ford of Alice
Alice, TX
Used2023 Audi A3
40 Premium Plus
Mythos Black Metallic•Santos Brown/Steel Gray Stitching46,024 mi$26,550Lindsay Volvo Cars of Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
Used2026 Audi A3
Premium Plus
Arrow Gray Pearl Effect•Parchment Beige/Steel Gray Stitching2,013 mi$37,423Jack Hanania Audi Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Used2025 Audi A3
40 Premium
Manhattan Gray Metallic•black3,950 mi$30,600Mazda San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Pricing
How much should you pay for the Audi A3? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on 1.8 TFSI Premium
Total price (1.8 TFSI Premium MSRP)
$30,900
Typical monthly
$612/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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2 configurations
- MSRP
- $30,900 – $36,600
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/33
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 200 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $33,200
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 31/43
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 diesel
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.3
- Max towing
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $33,600 – $39,300
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/33
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 200 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10
- Max towing
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $34,400 – $40,100
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/33
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 200 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $35,900
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 31/43
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 diesel
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.3
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $36,700
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 31/43
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 diesel
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.3
- Max towing
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $39,750 – $45,450
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/33
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 200 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $42,050
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 31/43
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 diesel
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.3
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $48,450
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/32
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 9.9
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | 1.8 TFSI Premium2 configurations | 2.0 TDI Premium | 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus2 configurations | 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line2 configurations | 2.0 TDI Premium Plus | 2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line | 1.8 TFSI Prestige2 configurations | 2.0 TDI Prestige | 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,900 – $36,600 | $33,200 | $33,600 – $39,300 | $34,400 – $40,100 | $35,900 | $36,700 | $39,750 – $45,450 | $42,050 | $48,450 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 23/33 | 31/43 | 23/33 | 23/33 | 31/43 | 31/43 | 23/33 | 31/43 | 23/32 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 2L I4 diesel | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 10 | 12.3 | 10 | 10 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 10 | 12.3 | 9.9 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- 1.8 TFSI Premiumgas2.0 TDI Premiumdiesel1.8 TFSI Premium Plusgas1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Linegas2.0 TDI Premium Plusdiesel2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Linediesel1.8 TFSI Prestigegas2.0 TDI Prestigediesel2.0 TFSI Prestige quattrogas
- Fuel type
- 1.8 TFSI Premiumpremium unleaded (recommended)2.0 TDI Premiumdiesel fuel1.8 TFSI Premium Pluspremium unleaded (recommended)1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Linepremium unleaded (recommended)2.0 TDI Premium Plusdiesel fuel2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Linediesel fuel1.8 TFSI Prestigepremium unleaded (recommended)2.0 TDI Prestigediesel fuel2.0 TFSI Prestige quattropremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- 1.8 TFSI PremiumI42.0 TDI PremiumI41.8 TFSI Premium PlusI41.8 TFSI Premium Plus S LineI42.0 TDI Premium PlusI42.0 TDI Premium Plus S LineI41.8 TFSI PrestigeI42.0 TDI PrestigeI42.0 TFSI Prestige quattroI4
- Displacement
- 1.8 TFSI Premium1.8 L2.0 TDI Premium2 L1.8 TFSI Premium Plus1.8 L1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line1.8 L2.0 TDI Premium Plus2 L2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line2 L1.8 TFSI Prestige1.8 L2.0 TDI Prestige2 L2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro2 L
- Horsepower
- 1.8 TFSI Premium170 hp2.0 TDI Premium150 hp1.8 TFSI Premium Plus170 hp1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line170 hp2.0 TDI Premium Plus150 hp2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line150 hp1.8 TFSI Prestige170 hp2.0 TDI Prestige150 hp2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro220 hp
- Torque
- 1.8 TFSI Premium200 lb-ft2.0 TDI Premium236 lb-ft1.8 TFSI Premium Plus200 lb-ft1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line200 lb-ft2.0 TDI Premium Plus236 lb-ft2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line236 lb-ft1.8 TFSI Prestige200 lb-ft2.0 TDI Prestige236 lb-ft2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro258 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 1.8 TFSI Premium6-speed automated manual2.0 TDI Premium6-speed automated manual1.8 TFSI Premium Plus6-speed automated manual1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line6-speed automated manual2.0 TDI Premium Plus6-speed automated manual2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line6-speed automated manual1.8 TFSI Prestige6-speed automated manual2.0 TDI Prestige6-speed automated manual2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro6-speed automated manual
- Drivetrain
- 1.8 TFSI Premiumfront wheel drive2.0 TDI Premiumfront wheel drive1.8 TFSI Premium Plusfront wheel drive1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Linefront wheel drive2.0 TDI Premium Plusfront wheel drive2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Linefront wheel drive1.8 TFSI Prestigefront wheel drive2.0 TDI Prestigefront wheel drive2.0 TFSI Prestige quattroall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- 1.8 TFSI PremiumSedan2.0 TDI PremiumSedan1.8 TFSI Premium PlusSedan1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S LineSedan2.0 TDI Premium PlusSedan2.0 TDI Premium Plus S LineSedan1.8 TFSI PrestigeSedan2.0 TDI PrestigeSedan2.0 TFSI Prestige quattroConvertible
- Doors
- 1.8 TFSI Premium42.0 TDI Premium41.8 TFSI Premium Plus41.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line42.0 TDI Premium Plus42.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line41.8 TFSI Prestige42.0 TDI Prestige42.0 TFSI Prestige quattro2
- Seating
- 1.8 TFSI Premium52.0 TDI Premium51.8 TFSI Premium Plus51.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line52.0 TDI Premium Plus52.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line51.8 TFSI Prestige52.0 TDI Prestige52.0 TFSI Prestige quattro4
- Length
- 1.8 TFSI Premium175.4 in2.0 TDI Premium175.4 in1.8 TFSI Premium Plus175.4 in1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line175.4 in2.0 TDI Premium Plus175.4 in2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line175.4 in1.8 TFSI Prestige175.4 in2.0 TDI Prestige175.4 in2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro175.4 in
- Height
- 1.8 TFSI Premium55.7 in2.0 TDI Premium55.7 in1.8 TFSI Premium Plus55.7 in1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line55.7 in2.0 TDI Premium Plus55.7 in2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line55.7 in1.8 TFSI Prestige55.7 in2.0 TDI Prestige55.7 in2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro55.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 1.8 TFSI Premium103.8 in2.0 TDI Premium103.8 in1.8 TFSI Premium Plus103.8 in1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line103.8 in2.0 TDI Premium Plus103.8 in2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line103.8 in1.8 TFSI Prestige103.8 in2.0 TDI Prestige103.8 in2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro103.8 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 1.8 TFSI Premium10 cu ft2.0 TDI Premium12.3 cu ft1.8 TFSI Premium Plus10 cu ft1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line10 cu ft2.0 TDI Premium Plus12.3 cu ft2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line12.3 cu ft1.8 TFSI Prestige10 cu ft2.0 TDI Prestige12.3 cu ft2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro9.9 cu ft
- Curb weight
- 1.8 TFSI Premium3,175 lbs2.0 TDI Premium3,241 lbs1.8 TFSI Premium Plus3,175 lbs1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line3,175 lbs2.0 TDI Premium Plus3,241 lbs2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line3,241 lbs1.8 TFSI Prestige3,175 lbs2.0 TDI Prestige3,241 lbs2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro3,583 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 1.8 TFSI Premium13.2 gal2.0 TDI Premium13.2 gal1.8 TFSI Premium Plus13.2 gal1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line13.2 gal2.0 TDI Premium Plus13.2 gal2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line13.2 gal1.8 TFSI Prestige13.2 gal2.0 TDI Prestige13.2 gal2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 1.8 TFSI Premium272.0 TDI Premium361.8 TFSI Premium Plus271.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line272.0 TDI Premium Plus362.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line361.8 TFSI Prestige272.0 TDI Prestige362.0 TFSI Prestige quattro26
- City MPG
- 1.8 TFSI Premium232.0 TDI Premium311.8 TFSI Premium Plus231.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line232.0 TDI Premium Plus312.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line311.8 TFSI Prestige232.0 TDI Prestige312.0 TFSI Prestige quattro23
- Highway MPG
- 1.8 TFSI Premium332.0 TDI Premium431.8 TFSI Premium Plus331.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line332.0 TDI Premium Plus432.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line431.8 TFSI Prestige332.0 TDI Prestige432.0 TFSI Prestige quattro32
| Spec | 1.8 TFSI Premium | 2.0 TDI Premium | 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus | 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line | 2.0 TDI Premium Plus | 2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line | 1.8 TFSI Prestige | 2.0 TDI Prestige | 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||||||
| Engine type | gas | diesel | gas | gas | diesel | diesel | gas | diesel | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | diesel fuel | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (recommended) | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 2 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2 L | 2 L | 1.8 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Convertible |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 175.4 in | 175.4 in | 175.4 in | 175.4 in | 175.4 in | 175.4 in | 175.4 in | 175.4 in | 175.4 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.8 in | 103.8 in | 103.8 in | 103.8 in | 103.8 in | 103.8 in | 103.8 in | 103.8 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||||||||
| Cargo capacity | 10 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft | 10 cu ft | 10 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft | 10 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft | 9.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lbs | 3,241 lbs | 3,175 lbs | 3,175 lbs | 3,241 lbs | 3,241 lbs | 3,175 lbs | 3,241 lbs | 3,583 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||||||
| Combined MPG | 27 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 27 | 36 | 26 |
| City MPG | 23 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 31 | 23 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 43 | 33 | 33 | 43 | 43 | 33 | 43 | 32 |
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2016 Audi A3 FAQ
- How much does the 2016 Audi A3 cost?
- The 2016 Audi A3 has a starting MSRP of $30,900, ranging up to $48,450 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1.8 TFSI Premium from $30,900; 2.0 TDI Premium from $33,200; 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus from $33,600; 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line from $34,400; 2.0 TDI Premium Plus from $35,900; 2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line from $36,700. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $11,990.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Audi A3?
- The 2016 Audi A3 achieves up to 36 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2016 Audi A3 have?
- The 2016 Audi A3 offers up to 12.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2016 Audi A3 safe?
- The 2016 Audi A3 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2016 Audi A3 come in?
- The 2016 Audi A3 is available in 9 trims (13 total configurations) across Sedan and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.