About the Audi A3
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Audi A3 is a Small Luxury offered in 5D Hatchback, 2D Hatchback and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $35,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Attraction variant and topping out at $58,700 for the Ambition.
There are 3 variants of the A3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2011.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo diesel direct injection (77kW/250Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (75kW/148Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (92kW/200Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel direct injection (103kW/320Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/350Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/280Nm). Available with manual, 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2011 A3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2011 Audi A3 Price
Attraction
Ambition
Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,000 |
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2011 Audi A3 Fuel Economy
There are 10 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A3
The most fuel efficient Audi A3 is the Attraction with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Direct Injection and uses 4.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi A3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ambition with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Audi A3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Audi A3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
2011 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 Attraction that starts from $35,500.
The most expensive Audi A3 is the Ambition that starts from $58,700.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is offered by the Ambition which can tow 1800 kg
The largest Audi A3 is the Ambition which measures 1765mm wide, 4292mm in length and sits 1423mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A3 is the Ambition which has 147kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Audi A3 is the Ambition which weighs 2015 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.