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2023 Audi A3 40 TFSI Premium FWD

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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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Best Compact Luxury Sedans
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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2023 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD
MSRP
$35,400
Invoice
$33,276
Average Price Paid
$34,772
349 listings nationwide

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2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
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40 TFSI Premium FWD
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e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
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Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2023 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$39,466
7 listings nationwide

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2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$26,490
20 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2023 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD
Natalie Harrington Preview:

The 2023 Audi A3 is the German luxury brand’s smallest and most affordable offering, but that doesn’t mean it gives up anything in the way of luxury credentials. The A3 is a spacious, ...

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2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
Andrew Newton Preview:

People shopping for a 2018 Audi A3 have multiple choices: front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, two-door convertible, and four-door sedan. But what about those looking for a hybrid? Driv...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2023 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD
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2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
GuruT5L48 writes:
Power Ranked 2018 Honda Accord worse.
"eeak"
Would Buy Ranked 2018 Honda Accord worse.
"weak"
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Specs

2023 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD
2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
Powertrain 7-Speed Dual Clutch 6-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
28 MPG
81 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
38 MPG
86 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 13.2 gal 10.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Hybrid
Power
201 hp @ 4,400 RPM
204 hp @ 5,000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
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Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
11.7:1
10:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
1,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.25 in x 3.65 in
2.93 in x 3.15 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.2 in 41.2 in
Back Legroom 35.2 in 35.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 10.9 cu ft 13.6 cu ft
Maximum Payload 860 lbs 1,080 lbs
Exterior
Length 176.9 in 169.7 in
Width 78.1 in 77.4 in
Height 56.2 in 56.1 in
Wheelbase 103.5 in 103.5 in

Available Options

2023 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Atoll Blue Metallic
  • Brilliant Black
  • FLORETT Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Ibis White
  • Manhattan Gray Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • NAVARRA Blue Metallic
  • Tango Red Metallic

Option Packages

  • Black Optic Sport Package
  • Convenience Package
2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • Cosmos Blue Metallic
  • FLORETT Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Ibis White
  • Monsoon Gray Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Nano Gray Metallic
  • Tango Red Metallic

Option Packages

  • Bang & Olufsen Sound System
  • Sport Package

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