2024 Audi A3 value and specs

Audi Australia has increased the asking price of its A3 range, including the high-performance S3 and RS3, by up to $3831 for the 2024 model year.

The range now starts at $49,600 before on-roads for the A3 35 TFSI Sportback, and extends to $96,200 before on-roads for the RS3 Sedan.

As recently detailed, the A3 and S3 now receive a range of new features. These include adaptive cruise control with stop and go, Audi pre sense basic, active lane assist, as well as rear USB-C ports.

Audi has delivered a total of 2551 A3s to the end of October in 2023, making it the second-best selling premium small car in Australia. It is outsold by the related Volkswagen Golf (3001 sales), which now falls into the same bracket on the VFACTS sales charts.

Pricing

• 2024 Audi A3 35 TFSI Sportback: $49,600 (+$1900)
• 2024 Audi A3 35 TFSI Sedan: $52,100 (+$1900)
• 2024 Audi A3 40 TFSI quattro Sportback: $56,600 (+$1900)
• 2024 Audi A3 40 TFSI quattro Sedan: $59,100 (+$1900)
• 2024 Audi S3 Sportback: $74,000 (+$2200)
• 2024 Audi S3 Sedan: $76,100 (+$2674)
• 2024 Audi RS3 Sportback: $93,700 (+$3831)
• 2024 Audi RS3 Sedan: $96,200 (+$3831)

All prices are before on-road costs.

Drivetrains

The Audi A3 35 TFSI variants are powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system producing total outputs of 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque.

Audi claims the A3 35 TFSI can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.4 seconds.

The A3 40 TFSI quattro is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 140kW and 320Nm. Audi claims the A3 40 TFSI quattro can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.0 seconds.

The S3 is also powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine but produces 228kW and 400Nm. Audi claims the S3 can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The flagship RS3 is powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine producing 294kW and 500Nm. Audi claims the RS3 can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds.

All Audi A3 variants have a seven-speed dual-clutch transmissions, with all but the entry-level A3 35 TFSI sending drive through an all-wheel drive system. The A3 35 TFSI only sends drive to the front wheels.

Efficiency

The 2024 Audi A3 range has the following claimed combined fuel economy figures:

• 35 TFSI Sportback: 5.0 litres per 100km
• 35 TFSI Sedan: 4.9 litres per 100km
• 40 TFSI Sportback: 6.7 litres per 100km
• 40 TFSI Sedan: 6.6 litres per 100km
• S3 Sportback: 7.4 litres per 100km
• S3 Sedan: 7.3 litres per 100km
• RS3 Sportback: 8.3 litres per 100km
• RS3 Sedan: 8.2 litres per 100km

All A3 models require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol, besides the flagship RS3 which requires a minimum of 98 RON premium unleaded petrol.

A3 35 TFSI variants have a 50-litre fuel tank, whereas the rest of the range has a 55-litre fuel tank.

Dimensions

The 2024 Audi A3 measures 4343mm long and 1449mm tall in Sportback guise, and 4495mm long and 1425mm tall in Sedan guise. Both body styles are 1816mm wide, or 1984mm wide including the mirrors, and have a 2636mm wheelbase.

The 2024 Audi S3 measures 4351mm long and 1438mm tall in Sportback guise, and 4504mm long and 1415mm tall in Sedan guise. Both body styles are 1816mm wide, or 1984mm wide including the mirrors, and have a 2630mm wheelbase.

The 2024 Audi RS3 measures 4389mm long and 1436mm tall in Sportback guise, and 4542mm long and 1412mm tall in Sedan guise. Both body styles are 1851mm wide and have a 2631mm wheelbase.

The Audi A3 range has following boot capacity figures:

• A3 35 TFSI Sportback: 380 litres
• A3 35 TFSI Sedan: 425 litres
• A3 40 TFSI Sportback: 325 litres
• A3 35 TFSI Sedan: 390 litres
• S3 Sportback: 325 litres
• S3 Sedan: 325 litres
• RS3 Sportback: 282 litres
• RS3 Sedan: 321 litres

Servicing and Warranty

The Audi A3 range is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever occurs first. Audi offers a five-year service plan which is priced as follows:

• A3 35 TFSI/40 TFSI: $2520
• S3: $2890
• RS3: $4010

Safety

The Audi A3 has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2020, however this only applies to front-wheel drive variants.

It received an adult occupant protection score of 89 per cent, child occupant protection score of 81 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 68 per cent, and a safety assist score of 73 per cent.

The 2024 Audi A3 range has the following standard safety equipment:

• Seven airbags
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Cyclist detection
• Audi pre-sense basic (NEW)
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Safe exit warning
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keep assist
• Active lane assist (NEW)
• Adaptive cruise control with stop and go (NEW)
• Semi-autonomous parking assist
• Reversing camera
• Front and rear parking sensors

A surround-view camera is optional on the entire range besides the flagship RS3 which is standard.

Standard Equipment

The 2024 Audi A3 35 TFSI comes standard with the following:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Adaptive LED headlights
• Rain-sensing window wipers
• Hands-free power boot lid (Sedan only)
• 10.5-inch digital instrument cluster
• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Satellite navigation
• DAB+ digital radio
• Six-speaker sound system
• Wireless phone charger
• Dual-zone climate control
• Rear USB-C ports (NEW)
• Keyless entry and start
• Paddle shifters
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather upholstery

The A3 40 TFSI adds:

• S line exterior package
• Heated, power-folding side mirrors
• Selectable drive modes
• Interior ambient lighting
• Frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Front sport seats

The S3 adds:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Adaptive S suspension
• Matrix LED headlights
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
• Stainless steel pedals
• Nappa leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Power front seats with four-way power lumbar

The RS3 adds:

• Red brake calipers
• RS sport suspension
• Selectable RS drive modes
• RS torque splitter
• Dual oval exhaust tailpipes
• Privacy glass
• Hands-free powered tailgate
• Surround-view camera

Optional Equipment

The $2050 Comfort package for the A3 35 TFSI adds:

• Heated and power-folding side mirrors
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Heated front seats
• Electric front seats with four-way power lumbar

The $4400 Premium package for the A3 40 TFSI adds:

• Heated and power-folding side mirrors
• Head-up display
• 10-speaker sound system
• Ambient interior lighting
• Aluminium look interior elements
• Heated front seats
• Electric front seats with four-way power lumbar

The $3070 Premium Plus package for the S3 adds:

• Panoramic glass sunroof
• Head-up display
• Memory side mirror function
• Memory driver seat function
• Surround-view camera

The Carbon package for the RS3 ($7400, Sportback; $6300, Sedan) adds:

• Carbon roof spoiler (Sportback only)
• Carbon lip spoiler (Sedan only)
• Black styling package plus
• Carbon side skirt inlay
• Cardon side mirror housings
• Carbon matt inlay and accent surfaces

The $2000 Matt aluminium styling package for the RS3 adds:

• Matte aluminium front spoiler
• Matte aluminum rear diffuser insert
• Matte aluminium trim strips
• High-gloss black honeycomb grille
• Aluminium side mirror housings

The $2150 RS design package for the RS3, which is available either red or green, adds:

• Alcantara steering wheel
• Black seat belts with coloured highlights
• Coloured Dinamica seat shoulders
• RS floor mats
• Coloured centre bar on air vents

There are also a wealth of standalone optional extras across the Audi A3 range.

Colours

The 2024 Audi A3 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:

• Arkona white
• Brilliant black
• Glacier white metallic
• Mythos black metallic
• Navarra blue metallic
• Phython yellow metallic
• Floret silver metallic
• Manhattan grey metallic
• Daytona grey pearl effect
• Kyalami green
• Kemora grey metallic

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