Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1997–2027
Audi A3
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Audi A3. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 6.2 L/100km, about $2,012 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 6.2 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,012
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 723 km
- 45 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a A3 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $18.29 per 100 km | $2,012 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $15.02 per 100 km | $1,667 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £17.46 per 100 miles | £1,222 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $11.51 per 100 miles | $1,554 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
8Y, 2021–2027
Specs for the 2023 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI Technik, 1.0-litre petrol, 6-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Fourth generation (8Y)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,343 mm
- Width
- 1,816 mm
- Height
- 1,425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,636 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.1 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,220 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,770 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,200 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,500 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 640 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 81 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.6 s
- Top speed
- 204 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.5 L/100km
- CO₂
- 125 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 6
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2020
8V, 2013–2020
Specs for the 1.4 TFSI Sportback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 8V
- Built
- 2013-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,458 mm
- Width
- 1,796 mm
- Height
- 1,415 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,637 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,310 kg
- Boot
- 425 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,220 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 115 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
- Airbags
- 7
8P, 2004–2012
Specs for the 1.4 TFSI Sportback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 8P
- Built
- 2004-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,238 mm
- Width
- 1,772 mm
- Height
- 1,423 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,590 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,300 kg
- Boot
- 281 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 92 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.6 L/100km
- CO₂
- 144 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2003
- Airbags
- 6
8L, 1996–2003
Specs for the 1.6 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 8L
- Built
- 1996-2003
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,153 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,427 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,510 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,155 kg
- Boot
- 351 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,688 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 101 kW
- Torque
- 190 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.1 L/100km | 257 mpg | 214 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.1 L/100km | 257 mpg | 214 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 44 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.7 L/100km | 166 mpg | 138 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.7 L/100km | 166 mpg | 138 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.7 L/100km | 166 mpg | 138 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.8 L/100km | 158 mpg | 131 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.5 L/100km | 187 mpg | 156 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.5 L/100km | 188 mpg | 157 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 57 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 5.2 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
Audi A3 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Audi A3?
The 2026 Audi A3 uses 6.2 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Audi A3 cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,012 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Audi A3 go on a full tank?
About 723 km from its 45 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Audi A3 tow?
1,500 kg braked, for the 2023 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI Technik, 1.0-litre petrol, 6-speed manual (UK).
How big is the Audi A3's boot?
380 L, for the 2023 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI Technik, 1.0-litre petrol, 6-speed manual (UK).
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