2026 Audi A3 review
Audi A3 highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
24 city, 34 highway, 28 combined
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Audi A3 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Audi A3 15th out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Audi A3 is $582, compared to an average of $546 for Luxury Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Audi A3 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 2.0 times per year, compared to an average of 1.8 times for Luxury Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 12% for the Audi A3, compared to an average of 12% for Luxury Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Audi A3 features and specs
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Premium 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- Traction Control
- Power Seat(s)
- Front Seat Heaters
- Side Airbags
- Leather Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Windows
- Sunroof(s)
- Air Conditioning
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cruise Control
- Rear View Camera
- Overhead Airbags
- ABS Brakes
- Rear Defroster
- Power Locks
- Parking Sensors
- Heated Mirrors
- Alloy Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Smart Key
- Memory Seat(s)
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
201
Torque (ft-lbs)
221
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
103.5"
Overall length
176.9"
Width
71.5"
Height
56.2"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 35.2"
Head room
F 36.8"/R 36.6"
Front tires
P225/45HR17
Rear tires
P225/45HR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2026 Audi A3 FAQ
The 2026 Audi A3 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Premium: 24 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Premium Plus: 24 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
The Audi A3 received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Audi A3 as 14 out of 25 among Luxury Compact Car
Here is what's new for the 2026 Audi A3:
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Automated Parking
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