Compare 2017 Audi A3 specifications by trim levels
A3 is a 4-seat Luxury from Audi, which first hit the market back in 2006.
With the price tag ranging from $31,200 to $40,300, the Audi A3 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Acura ILX, BMW 228, Buick Verano, Ford Focus.
The Audi A3 has a maximum towing capacity of 3850 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Audi A3 boasts the average fuel economy anywhere of 31 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.70mm x 175.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2017 Audi A3
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Fuel Tank: 13.2 gal
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Wheelbase: 103.8 in
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0-60 mph: 6.1 sec
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Ground clearance: 6 in
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Engine: 2.0L I-4
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Towing capacity: 3850 lbs
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Curb: 2833 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 4 - 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 175.4 x 0 x 55.5
2017 Audi A3 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Audi A3 is offered in 4 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Audi A3 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Audi A3 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Luxury
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 2.0L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 186 hp @ 1923 –
220 hp @ 1923 -
Torque 221 lb-ft. @ 1,600 –
258 lb-ft. @ 1,600 -
Charge system intercooled turbo
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Transmission 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.9 - 6.1 sec
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1/4 mile time 14.6 - 14.8 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 175.4 in
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Width 70.7 in
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Height 55.7 in
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Wheelbase 103.8 in
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Curb Weight 2833 lbs
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GVWR 4068 lbs
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Towing capacity 3850 lbs
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Ground clearance 6 in
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Turning radius 18.1 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 12.3 ft
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 13.2 - 14.5 gal
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City 24 mpg
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Combined 28 mpg
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Highway 31 mpg
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Highway range 449.5 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 48/50,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
Exterior length | |||
175.4 in | 175.4 in | 175.4 in | 175.4 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.7 in | 70.7 in | – | – |
Exterior height | |||
55.7 in | 55.7 in | 55.5 in | 55.5 in |
Horsepower | |||
186 hp | 220 hp | 186 hp | 220 hp |
Torque | |||
221 lb-ft. | 258 lb-ft. | 221 lb-ft. | 258 lb-ft. |
Curb weight | |||
2833 lbs | 3362 lbs | 3605 lbs | – |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
4068 lbs | 4564 lbs | 4630 lbs | – |
Wheelbase | |||
103.8 in | 103.8 in | 102.2 in | 102.2 in |
Turning radius | |||
18.1 '' | 18.1 '' | 18.1 '' | 18.1 '' |
Front legroom | |||
41.2 in | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 41.2 in |
Rear legroom | |||
35.1 in | 35.1 in | 31.9 in | 31.9 in |
Front headroom | |||
40 in | 40 in | 37 in | 37 in |
Rear headroom | |||
36 in | 36 in | 36 in | 36 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
55 in | 55 in | 55 in | 55 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
53 in | 53 in | 46 in | 46 in |
Fuel tank | |||
13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Payload | |||
1,102 lbs. | 1,102 lbs. | 882 lbs. | 882 lbs. |
Interior Features 
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
Air conditioning, front | |||
dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
Clock | |||
in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
Cupholders | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Gear shift knob trim | |||
leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
12V DC power outlet | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Floor console | |||
full | full | full | full |
Floor mats | |||
carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
Front windows | |||
power | power | power | power |
Rear windows | |||
power | power | power | power |
1-touch window up | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
1-touch window down | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Instrumentation | |||
analog | analog | analog | analog |
Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Rear view mirror | |||
day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
Remote trunk release | |||
power | power | power | power |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Steering wheel material | |||
leather | leather | leather | leather |
Auxiliary visors | |||
dual | dual | dual | dual |
Exterior Features 
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
Antenna | |||
window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
Body material | |||
galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum |
Paint | |||
clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
Grille trim | |||
black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround |
Fog/driving lights | |||
rear | rear | rear | rear |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Rear cargo door | |||
trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
Tinted windows | |||
light | light | light | light |
Rear window type | |||
fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
Mirrors | |||
dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
Sunroof | |||
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
Wheels | |||
17 silver aluminum | 17 silver aluminum | 17 silver aluminum | 17 silver aluminum |
Spare tire and wheel | |||
compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | – |
Mirrors, auto dimming | |||
driver | driver | driver | driver |
Convertible top | |||
power | power | – | – |
Seats 
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
Front seat type | |||
bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Front driver seat direction controls | |||
8-way power | 8-way power | 6-way power | 6-way power |
Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
6-way | 6-way | 6-way power | 6-way power |
Lumbar support | |||
driver | driver | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Front armrests | |||
center | center | center | center |
Front head restraints | |||
adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
Heated front seats | |||
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Rear seats | |||
40-20-40 bench | 40-20-40 bench | 50-50 bench | 50-50 bench |
Rear head restraints | |||
3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable |
Seat trim | |||
leather | leather | leather | leather |
Entertainment System 
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
Radio | |||
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
CD player | |||
in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
Speakers | |||
10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Amplifier | |||
140W | 140W | – | – |
Navigation system | |||
yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Equalizer | |||
automatic | automatic | automatic | automatic |
Safety and Security Features 
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
Airbags, frontal | |||
driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
Airbags, side impact | |||
seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
Airbags, side curtain | |||
SIDEGUARD | SIDEGUARD | – | – |
Traction control | |||
ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Headlights | |||
high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus | high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus | high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus | high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus |
Exterior light control | |||
programmable | programmable | programmable | programmable |
Remote keyless entry | |||
keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
Door locks | |||
power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
Ignition disable | |||
Immobilizer IV | Immobilizer IV | Immobilizer IV | Immobilizer IV |
Airbags, knee protection | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – | – |
Mechanical Features 
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
Engine | |||
2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
Brakes | |||
4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Drive type | |||
front-wheel | all-wheel drive | front-wheel | all-wheel drive |
Exhaust | |||
stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Steering | |||
rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
Speed sensitive steering | |||
Servotronic | Servotronic | Servotronic | Servotronic |
Suspension tuning | |||
regular | regular | regular | regular |
Front suspension type | |||
strut | strut | strut | strut |
Front shocks | |||
gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Front springs | |||
coil | coil | coil | coil |
Rear suspension type | |||
multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
Rear shocks | |||
gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Rear springs | |||
coil | coil | coil | coil |
Sequential shift control | |||
S tronic | S tronic | S tronic | S tronic |
Transmission | |||
7-spd auto-shift man w/OD | 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD | 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD | 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
Axle ratio | |||
4.18 | 4.18 | 4.18 | 4.77 |
Turbocharger | |||
intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
Other Specs 
2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
2.0T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
Luggage capacity | |||
12.3 cu.ft. | 12.3 cu.ft. | 9.9 cu.ft. | 9.9 cu.ft. |
Base engine size | |||
2.0 liters | 2.0 liters | 2.0 liters | 2.0 liters |
Base engine type | |||
I-4 | I-4 | I-4 | I-4 |
Horsepower rpm | |||
4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 |
Torque rpm | |||
1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 |
EPA mileage estimates | |||
24 City / 31 Hwy | – | – | – |
Lighting - map lights | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front | front |
Lighting - dome light | |||
fade | fade | fade | fade |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Height adjustable safety belts | |||
front | front | front | front |
Engine - valvetrain | |||
DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |||
48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |||
48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |||
144/unlimited | 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited |
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |||
48/unlimited | 48/unlimited | 48/unlimited | 48/unlimited |
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) | |||
12/10,000 | 12/10,000 | 12/10,000 | 12/10,000 |
Tires | |||
P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
Windshield wipers - front | |||
variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |