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    2021 Audi A3

    New from

    $36,600 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.8 - 6.3 L / 100km

    About the Audi A3

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Audi A3 is a Small Luxury offered in 5D Convertible, 4D Convertible, 2D Convertible, 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback and 2D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $36,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $62,000 for the S Line Plus.

    There are 2 variants of the A3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2019.

    Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (140kW/320Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (85kW/200Nm). Available with manual or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2020 A3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Audi A3 models from other years

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    2021 Audi A3 Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$40,700
    1.4L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$40,700
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$42,300
    1.4L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$42,300
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$49,800
    1.4L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$49,800
    1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$36,600
    1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$36,600

    S Line Plus

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$43,300
    1.4L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$43,300
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$49,300
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$49,300
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4$52,900
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4$52,900
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$44,900
    1.4L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$44,900
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$50,900
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$50,900
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4$54,500
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4$54,500
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$52,400
    1.4L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$52,400
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$58,400
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD$58,400
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4$62,000
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4$62,000
    *excl. on-roads

    All Audi A3 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$54,800$57,800
    2025$54,800$57,800
    2024$49,600$60,200
    2023$47,100$57,200
    2022$46,300$94,700
    *excl. on-roads
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    2021 Audi A3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A3

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 1
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Cd
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 1
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
      • Wma Devices Connection
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Mqb
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Hill Holder Manufacturer Name: Hill Hold Assist
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.97
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 7.0
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
      • Media Control Wheel
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1220
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 380
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1021
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1453
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 125
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1425
      • Overall Length (mm): 4310
      • Overall Width (mm): 1785
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 955
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1422
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1344
      • Rear Track (mm): 1506
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2636
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Wheel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Control Type: Wheel
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlight Control Speed Dependent
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
      • Side Indicator Led Lights Location: Side Indicator Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1000
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 22.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 220
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 137
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Manufacturer Name: Emergency Assist
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20130426
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Lhd 3dr Hatch
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • 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: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1795
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1310
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1280
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    S Line Plus

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Dvd
    • Convenience
      • Media Control Touch Pad
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Instrumentation
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Touch Pad
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Safety
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Audi Side Assist
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Cd
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Wma Devices Connection
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Media Control Wheel
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
    • Instrumentation
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Wheel
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Speed Dependent
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
      • Side Indicator Led Lights Location: Side Indicator Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Visibility
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
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    2020 Audi A3 Dimensions

    1425mm
    1785mm
    4310mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2021 Audi A3 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20211500Kg1800Kg
    20201500Kg1800Kg
    20191500Kg1800Kg
    20181500Kg1800Kg
    20171500Kg1800Kg
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    2021 Audi A3 Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A3

    The most fuel efficient Audi A3 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 4.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi A3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the S Line Plus with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.3L 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 A3Fuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.0 L/100km
    1.4L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.0 L/100km
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded4.9 L/100km
    1.4L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded4.9 L/100km
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.1 L/100km
    1.4L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.1 L/100km
    1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded4.8 L/100km
    1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded4.8 L/100km
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    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.

    2021 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 $36,600.

    The most expensive Audi A3 is the S Line Plus that starts from $62,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is offered by the S Line Plus which can tow 1800 kg

    The largest Audi A3 is the S Line Plus which measures 1796mm wide, 4456mm in length and sits 1416mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A3 is the S Line Plus which has 140kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Audi A3 may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Audi A3 is the S Line Plus which weighs 2040 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A3 uses Premium Unleaded.

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