About the Audi A3
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Audi A3's used prices in Australia typically range from $9,300 for the Sportback 1.6 Tdi Attraction variant and topping out at $22,000 for the 2.0 Tfsi Ambition.
There are 7 variants of the A3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2012.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo diesel (77kW/250Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol (92kW/200Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol (118kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (103kW/320Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (147kW/280Nm). Available with 7 speed automatic, 7 speed auto direct shift, 6 speed manual, 6 speed automatic or 6 speed auto direct shift transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 A3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2012 Audi A3 Price
2d Cabriolet
Variant 1 | Price From* | Price To* |
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1.8 TFSI ATTRACTION | $15,600 | $15,600 |
2.0 TFSI AMBITION | $21,400 | $22,000 |
5d Hatchback
Variant 1 | Price From* | Price To* |
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SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI ATTRACTION | $9,500 | $9,500 |
SPORTBACK 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION | $10,500 | $10,500 |
SPORTBACK 1.8 TFSI AMBITION | $11,300 | $11,900 |
SPORTBACK 2.0 TDI AMBITION | $11,800 | $11,800 |
SPORTBACK 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO AMB | $13,900 | $13,900 |
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2012 Audi A3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Audi A3 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A3
The most fuel efficient Audi A3 is the SPORTBACK 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION with a 7 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.6L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 4.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi A3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the 2.0 TFSI AMBITION with a 6 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 7.6L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
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Audi A3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.8 TFSI ATTRACTION | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
2.0 TFSI AMBITION | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 7.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A3?
You should service yourA3 at your authorised Audi dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the A3's warranty.
2012 Audi A3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi A3?
The Audi A3 offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre 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.
Audi A3 FAQs
The cheapest Audi A3 is the SPORTBACK 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION that starts from $9,300.
The most expensive Audi A3 is the 2.0 TFSI AMBITION that starts from $22,000.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: SPORTBACK 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION and SPORTBACK 2.0 TDI AMBITION.
The largest Audi A3 is the SPORTBACK 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION which measures 1765mm wide, 4292mm in length and sits 1423mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A3 is the SPORTBACK 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO AMB which has 147kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO MPFI engine.
The Audi A3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi A3 is the 2.0 TFSI AMBITION which weighs 1995 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.