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    2000 Audi A3

    New from

    $35,400 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

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    About the Audi A3

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Audi A3 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $35,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $47,950 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the A3 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (74kW/145Nm), 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (92kW/173Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2000 A3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    61.67 - 93.62 kW/t
    53.33 kW/t
    112.66 kW/t
    Boot Space
    350 litres
    270 litres
    390 litres
    Price
    $35,400 - $47,950
    $30,900
    $69,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,650 - 1,755 kg
    1,480 kg
    1,935 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 - 1,500 kg
    800 kg
    1,960 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    139 mm
    139 mm

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    2000 Audi A3 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cassette
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.52
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1100
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 350
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
      • Front Headroom (mm): 973
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1446
      • Front Track (mm): 1513
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Overall Height (mm): 1423
      • Overall Length (mm): 4152
      • Overall Width (mm): 1735
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 936
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1399
      • Rear Track (mm): 1492
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2512
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 10.3
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1595
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 77.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Analogue
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 45
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 117
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 101
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 74
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 145
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 107
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Driver Occupant Sensors
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Sensors
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
      • Safety Operation For Reat Power Windows
      • Sunvisors Center Location: Centre
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1650
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Turbo

    Adds to Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 93.62
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons (in): 33.8
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (mm): 858
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1429
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 139
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Rear Track (mm): 1495
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2513
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1781
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 5
      • Stroke Engine: 86.4
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 42
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 28
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 217
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 135
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 210
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Safety
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 620
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1735
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1175
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Grille Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.52
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1446
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.9
      • Rear Track (mm): 1492
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2512
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 10.3
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1595
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 77.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Analogue
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 45
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 117
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 101
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 74
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 145
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 107
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Center Location: Centre
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1650
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
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    2000 Audi A3 Dimensions

    1423mm
    1735mm
    4152mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2000 Audi A3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi A3?

    The Audi A3 offers a 3 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 Base that starts from $35,400.

    The most expensive Audi A3 is the Base that starts from $47,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Turbo.

    The largest Audi A3 is the Base which measures 1735mm wide, 4152mm in length and sits 1423mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A3 is the Turbo which has 110kW of power from its 1.8L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Audi A3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A3 is the Turbo which weighs 1755 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.