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2023 Audi A3 allstreet spied
Audi is gearing up to give the A3 hatchback a small suspension lift, with the reveal of the new A3 allstreet.
Scott Collie
About the Audi A3
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2022 Audi A3 is classified as a 4 Door Sportback currently on sale in Australia as part of the 8Y MY22 generation, starting from $41,200 MLRP for the 35 TFSI MHEV and topping out at $53,200 for the 40 TFSI QUATTRO.
There are 12 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2022. The A3 is built in Germany and is available with 1.5L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto S Tronic transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The A3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Genuinely efficient mild-hybrid donk
- Thoughtful tech and equipment list, mostly
- Attainable entry point
Cons
- Adaptive cruise optional
- Some plastics don't feel premium
- Road noise on optional '19s not premium either
Audi A3 Rating
Toyota Prius
Entry-level
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Best in class
Overall rating
8.4
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8.7
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2022 Audi A3 Price
Sedan
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| 35 TFSI MHEV | $44,700 | $44,700 |
| 40 TFSI QUATTRO | $51,000 | $51,000 |
Sportback
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| 35 TFSI MHEV | $42,500 | $42,500 |
| 40 TFSI QUATTRO | $48,700 | $48,700 |
*excl. on-roads
2022 Audi A3 Dimensions
1449mm
1816mm
4343mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2022 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 Fuel Injection 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 with a 7 Speed Auto S Tronic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection and uses 6.7L of premium unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined 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 A3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 35 TFSI MHEV | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 4.9 |
| 40 TFSI QUATTRO | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.6 |
| 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.6 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Audi A3?
All Audi A3’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2022 Audi A3 drive?
Our expert take on Audi A3 drivability.
What’s new with the latest A3 is the powertrain.
This new generation of 48V mild-hybrid technology is possibly the best implementation of the tech I’ve experienced thus far, and it’s genuinely efficient in the real world based on our time with the A3 35 TFSI.
Audi says the new mild-hybrid system uses vehicle sensors to know when to turn the engine off or on, and it’s now able to coast when you’re creeping in traffic rather than firing up the petrol engine once you lift off the brake pedal.
It seems to know what you want, when you want it, which in previous cases wasn’t necessarily the case. Seeing the stop/start display in the digital instruments was interesting, and refinement is so good you rarely notice when the engine is off or on.
While it offers effortless performance, the 35 TFSI’s 110kW and 250Nm mean it’s not quite as fast as the Sportback’s chunky design and 19-inch alloys might suggest.
Peak torque is on tap from just 1500rpm and sticks around through to 3500rpm, so you have this effortless wave to ride. This car is best driven in a measured manner as designed.
Speaking of ‘cruise’, the standard cruise control system takes away from the luxury experience. I’d definitely be ticking the box for the Comfort package ($2600) to get the excellent adaptive cruise assist function that basically enables Level 2 semi-autonomous highway driving.
Ride and handling is pretty well balanced as you’d expect, with a taut chassis bringing tight body control and an almost sporty balance in corners, though a level of give in the suspension that irons out the lumps and bumps of city driving nicely – even on the optional 19-inch wheels seen here.
2022 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.
2022 Audi A3 vs other Small's to consider
The Audi A3's main competitors are listed below. All of these cars are in the Small category. Click compare to to see a feature list comparison of the Audi A3 against your chosen competitor.
Audi A3 FAQs
The cheapest Audi A3 is the 35 TFSI MHEV that starts from $41,200.
The most expensive Audi A3 is the 40 TFSI QUATTRO that starts from $53,200.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A3 is 1600Kg offered by the following variants
- 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE
- 40 TFSI QUATTRO
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 Fuel Injection 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.