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    2021 Audi A3

    Used from

    $36,600 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.8 - 6.6 L / 100km

    About the Audi A3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Audi A3's used prices in Australia typically range from $40,200 for the 35 Tfsi Mhev variant and topping out at $48,100 for the 40 Tfsi Quattro S Line.

    There are 2 variants of the A3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.

    Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (140kW/320Nm). All variants feature 7 speed auto s tronic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 A3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2021 Audi A3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A3

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 5
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 2
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Front: 1006
      • Headroom Front: 1021
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.4
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 921
      • Headroom Rear: 924
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1392
      • Hip Room Front: 1453
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 45.7
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1162
      • Hip Room Rear: 1422
      • Hip Room Rear: 1423
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1392
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1468
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 47.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1203
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1344
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1345
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Wheel
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Paint
      • Type: Black
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    S Line Plus

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
    • Disc stacker
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Fog Light Function
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Media control
      • Touch Pad
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Traffic Info
      • Traffic Info Months Of Subscription: 999
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Base:
    • Disc stacker
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual

    S3

    Adds to S Line Plus:
    • Compressor
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Number Of: 1
    • Computer
      • Average Fuel Consumption
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
    • Disc brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
      • Number Of: 4
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Front seat belts
      • Pre-tensioners
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    Removes from S Line Plus:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 5
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 2
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Front: 1006
      • Headroom Front: 1021
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.4
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 921
      • Headroom Rear: 924
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1392
      • Hip Room Front: 1453
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 45.7
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1162
      • Hip Room Rear: 1422
      • Hip Room Rear: 1423
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1392
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1468
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 47.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1203
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1344
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1345
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Pad
      • Wheel
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Traffic Info
      • Traffic Info Months Of Subscription: 999
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Paint
      • Type: Black
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    See all 2021 Audi A3 Specs

    2021 Audi A3 Dimensions

    1410mm
    1785mm
    4310mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 Audi A3 Dimensions

    2021 Audi A3 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A3

    The most fuel efficient Audi A3 is the 35 TFSI MHEV with a 7 SPEED AUTO S TRONIC which is powered by a 1.5L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 4.9L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi A3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE with a 7 SPEED AUTO S TRONIC which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 6.7L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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.

    See all Audi A3 Fuel Economy

    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.

    Audi A3 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A3 is the 35 TFSI MHEV that starts from $40,200.

    The most expensive Audi A3 is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE that starts from $48,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is offered by the 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE which can tow 1600 kg

    The largest Audi A3 is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE which measures 1816mm wide, 4495mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A3 is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE which has 140kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ engine.

    The Audi A3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A3 is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A3 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.