2025 Audi A3 Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs

Key Features

• Starting at $38,200 MSRP
• Standard 2.0-liter TFSI® 4-cylinder engine (201 HP / 236 LB-FT TQ) with 7-speed automatic transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive
• Audi smartphone interface with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Standard LED headlights and taillights

• Leather seating surfaces with heated front seats
• Available Bang & Olufsen® Sound System with 3D sound
• Optional MMI® Navigation plus with voice control system
• Standard panoramic sunroof

About the Audi A3

Providing an ideal blend of practicality and style, the Audi A3 offers a balance of inspired performance and premium design. No other compact luxury sedan can deliver crisp handling and impressive efficiency quite like the impressive A3. Standard power for every A3 comes from a 2.0-liter TFSI® four-cylinder engine equipped with legendary quattro® all-wheel drive for greater confidence and stability when the road conditions take a turn for the worse. A 48-volt mild hybrid system works to improve efficiency, allowing the Audi A3 to deliver an EPA-rated fuel economy of up to 24 MPG city, 34 MPG highway, and 28 MPG combined**.

Step inside the luxurious interior of the A3 and you'll find standard heated leather seating surfaces, a panoramic sunroof, and an available Bang & Olufsen® Sound System with 3D sound for a concert-like listening experience. Advanced technology features are another key strength of the Audi A3. Examples include the available Audi virtual cockpit with heads-up display, standard MMI® touch with handwriting-recognition technology, and a standard Audi smartphone interface with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration. Firmly positioned as a leader in its segment, drivers with a preference for sophistication and head-turning style continue to choose the Audi A3.

What the Critics Say

"Its Quattro system is one of the best in the business, delivering seamless power when you need it. We recommend it for those in regions prone to inclement weather as well as for drivers with a penchant for sporty cornering. Inside, the A3 has a distinctly tech-forward feel, with a sharp digital instrument panel and infotainment touchscreen housed in a modern dash with bold, sharp angles. The interfaces are not only good-looking but also easy to use." - Edmunds

"The A3 wears the same look as the rest of the Audi range, but somehow, this little guy wears it better than most. The look is complemented by shorter overhangs fore and aft, a smallish rear deck, an eye-pleasing treatment between the main and lower grilles, and a stylishly rounded roofline." - The Car Connection

What's New for 2025

There are a number of key improvements made to the Audi A3 for the 2025 model year. Beginning with the exterior, the A3 benefits from new headlights, bumpers, wheels, rear diffuser, and front grille. New interior design elements include updated accent lighting, fabric trim accents, and silver trim surrounding the air vents. The A3 also sees an increase in its torque rating along with the inclusion of all-wheel drive as a standard feature for 2025.

Audi A3 Features

Eye-Catching Styling

Helping you make a memorable first impression, the Audi A3 features a subdued, yet muscular design that will make this generation of the Audi A3 an instant classic. This attractive design effectively highlights the dual nature of the Audi A3 - sporting, yet ultimately sophisticated. It's hard to take your eyes off of a design this handsome. The graceful curves of the subtly flared fenders perfectly complement the more angular lines of the body. The end result is a design that pays tribute to Audi designs of the past, while looking forward into the future. An available Black optic package accentuates the design of the A3 with tasteful black accents for a purposeful, high-performance look.

Advanced Safety

With standard Audi pre sense® basic on every Audi A3 model, the system helps prepare you during an emergency by starting to close the side windows and sunroof and by tightening the front safety belts. Audi pre sense® front, also standard, provides visual and acoustic warnings while the brake system is pre-charged in the event that a hazard is detected. Available Audi side assist with Rear cross traffic assist allows the driver to be more aware of their surroundings. Audi adaptive cruise control with stop & go works by adjusting braking and acceleration to help maintain a fixed distance from the vehicle in front of you. A great solution for drivers in urban environments, Audi park steering assist is able to automatically steer the car into parallel or perpendicular parking spaces.

Trims & Specs

Premium

• Starting at $38,200 MSRP*
• 2.0-liter 40 TFSI turbo four-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque
• 17-inch 10-V-spoke design wheels
• 8-way power leather front seats with 4-way power lumbar support
• Audi smartphone interface with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Panoramic sunroof

Premium Plus

• Starting at $40,800 MSRP*
• Adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance
• Memory for driver's seat
• Wireless phone charging pad
• Audi advanced key
• Audi side assist with rear cross traffic assist

*Price does not include destination charge, sales tax, or dealer fees and is subject to change.

**EPA estimates. Your mileage and emissions will vary and depend on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. See www.fueleconomy.gov for details.