2025 Audi A3

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The 2025 Audi A3 is a small gem in the luxury sedan world. Packed with tech, fun to drive, and sporting some updated styling, the A3 fits right in with other Audi sedans. Its only real demerits are a small trunk and a tight back seat.Read full review

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2025 Audi A3 Review

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Pros

Peppy yet efficient engine and sporty handling
Excellent in-car tech and audio system
Comfortable seats with refined ride quality
Loads of standard and available features

Cons

Limited rear passenger space
Smaller trunk than the competition
No standard maintenance included

What's new

Refreshed exterior styling
Updated interior
All-wheel drive is now standard, and the engine makes an extra 15 lb-ft of torque
Part of the third A3 generation introduced for 2022

Overview

The 2025 A3 is Audi's premium compact sedan contender. Its upscale looks give the car a premium feel, and we like its peppy little engine and refined ride quality. The A3 also comes with plenty of standard features and an excellent optional audio system for those who love in-car listening. It might have a cramped back seat and a small trunk, but the A3's pros very much outweigh the cons.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2025 Audi A3 Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.98 per gallon for regular unleaded in Iowa.}

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$131/mo

$153/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: Updates for the 2025 Audi A3

The front and rear bumpers get a little resculpting, and the headlights are new LEDs that are customizable. The interior gets a few tweaks too. The infotainment offers more features, and there's a slight change to the interior ambient lighting to switch up the aesthetic. Audi has also made all-wheel drive standard for the A3 and tweaked the engine to help it make additional 15 lb-ft of torque.

Competitors to consider

There are a few other options to check out. The Mercedes-Benz CLA recently got a small face-lift of its own, but its ride comfort isn't as refined, and its powertrain isn't as efficient as the A3's. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is the other German sedan in this space, but it hasn't received any major updates in years and feels far older. We also recommend the Acura Integra if you want something that's roomier and more practical. If you're still on the fence about the A3, make sure to read our test team's thorough review in the Expert Rating below.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict

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8.1

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Performance

8/10

How does the A3 drive? The Audi A3 is one of the smallest sedans on the market, luxury or not. That small footprint makes it feel light and nimble whether you're out on a mountain road or maneuvering through a parking lot. The A3's steering is light and accurate, though it doesn't give you much feel for the road. The brakes are equally impressive and produced impressively short panic stops at Edmunds' test facility.

We like this turbocharged engine too. There's a suitable amount of of low-range and midrange power for quickly pulling away from a stop. The transmission helps, with quick shifts and better around-town smoothness than other small luxury cars. While Audi left more on the table for the sportier S3 and RS 3, the base A3 is still plenty fun to drive.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the A3? The A3 has a comfortable and compliant ride, though it leans more toward the firm side of comfortable. You'll feel road bumps and imperfections, but the ride is never harsh. The standard heated leather seats are supportive and comfortable in both rows, though the rear bench is a bit flat.

The standard three-zone climate control system is excellent, working quickly and evenly to cool the car down. The heated seats work well in cooler weather. The climate control buttons are all on a row on the dash, making them easy to operate without taking your eyes off the road. We also appreciate Audi's use of real buttons.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The A3 is a fairly small car even as far as compacts go. Still, there's more space than there would appear. Even taller passengers should have no issue finding space up front. The seats offer a lot of adjustment, so it doesn't take too long to get a good driving position dialed in. Rear passengers will be a little more snug, though there's room for adults to be comfortable over shorter trips. The A3's small width and short doors make it relatively easy to get in and out.

The A3's buttons and stalks are easy to see and reach. As with some rivals, Audi has reduced the number of buttons and moved some controls to the touchscreen. The menu system works well, but some settings are buried deeper than we'd like.

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Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? The A3 features the latest in-car tech from Audi, much of which we've seen on other redesigned models. The navigation system works well, with a clear map that can be displayed in the instrument cluster. It makes turn-by-turn directions a cinch. We were impressed by the rich sound of the A3's available Sonos audio system. Every A3 has wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad is available.

The A3 is available with a full suite of driver aids, most of which must be added as options. A few rival cars, such as the Lexus IS 300, give you more standard features, such as adaptive cruise control and a blind-spot warning system. But the good news is that these driver aids are easy to engage and work smoothly and unobtrusively.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The A3 is one of the smallest vehicles in its class, something reflected in both passenger space and cargo volume. The A3 has a larger trunk (10.9 cubic feet) than the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, but it offers less than other luxury compacts. The available space is tall and wide, and the rear seats fold flat to open the space up further. Don't focus on the figure so much as the usable space itself. Storage up front offers a similar story. The center console is small, so we appreciate the decently sized door pockets and nice phone bin in front of the cupholders.

The small rear seat might be tight, but larger car seats should fit relatively well. The anchors are easy to access on the seat bottom and back.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Audi A3 gets an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined. That's pretty good for a small luxury sedan. Our all-wheel-drive test car returned an impressive 34.7 mpg on our mixed-driving evaluation route.

Value

8.5/10

Is the A3 a good value? The A3 is one of the most affordable luxury sedans, but that doesn't mean it feels cheap or cut-rate. Quite the opposite — the A3 looks and feels nearly as luxurious as its larger Audi siblings. The A3 looks and feels plush both inside and out, with standard features such as leather upholstery, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display, heated front seats and more. It's available with loads of options, too, including an array of driver aids and even more in-car tech. There are a few spots where hard plastic betrays the price, though it doesn't detract much from the whole.

Audi offers a four-year/50,000-mile basic and drivetrain warranty, average for this class of cars. The A3 also gets four years of roadside assistance. That's a nice perk, but some rivals also include a few years of regular maintenance too.

Wildcard

8.5/10

The A3's design is understated but classy. The A3 is relatively fun to drive, too, thanks to a smooth turbocharged engine and nimble handling. It's far from the sportiest sedan on the road, but it's unlikely to leave you bored.

Which A3 does Edmunds recommend?

We like the Premium Plus trim as it nets you a lot more features for a modest price increase. In addition to the standard features from the Premium trim, the Premium Plus adds all the features from the Convenience package and more advanced driver aids including adaptive cruise control.

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Audi A3 Reviews

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Excellent All Around Car

Anthony , 02/06/2022

2022 Audi A3 Premium 4dr Sedan w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM)

I am so impressed with the new A3, it’s quick, it handles great, and it has great luxury. You get a car that has all wheel drive and gets amazing gas mileage on regular fuel with the hybrid system. To me it’s the perfect car. UPDATE: Luxury, great gas mileage, with a sporty feel makes this an excellent choice. UPDATE: I have owned my 2022 A3 for 3 years now and the car is just as good …

Excellent commuter car

Nick Pachnos, 01/06/2023

2022 Audi A3 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM)

This car is outstanding. I’m 6’2” and the front seats and headroom are spacious and comfortable, especially for such a small car. I get about 35 MPG in a car with plenty of power. It handles very well and the AWD system really grips the road. Only downside are the small backseats but otherwise perfect car.

Broke my heart

Dorothy, 12/27/2023

2022 Audi A3 Premium 4dr Sedan w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM)

Buyer Beware: I love everything about my 2022 Audi A3--except the fact that the engine stopped working two different times, leaving me stranded on a fast-moving highway. I've been told the problem is with the electrical system. Hate to abandon this brand, but have no choice. Not sure if they've fixed this problem for 2023, 2024 models. But I'm not taking the chance.

Nice car let down by poor quality

Ian, 08/30/2023

2022 Audi A3 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM)

First the good things.... I bought this car primarily because I needed an all wheel drive car in a relative hurry and this was in stock at the dealership. I was instantly taken by the very pretty appearance as well as the really good handling and acceleration. The contrasting brown leather seats were attractive and comfortable. The adaptive cruise control system was very good and was … able to maintain the set speed on downhills - unlike a lot of other cars. The bad.... After approximately 8000 miles and six months, the rear camera stopped working and this in turn seemed to prevent the automatic parallel parking from functioning. The dealership ordered the parts to repair this under warranty but it took approximately four months for the car to be repaired. Meantime none of these features were able to be used on a practically brand new car. As a backup camera has been mandatory equipment on new cars since, I believe, 2018 in the USA, I consider this a safety feature. To not have this functioning for such a long period seems worrying. The car suffered from a variety of squeaks and rattles from the outset - particularly from the rear passenger door. The dealership checked this out by driving around their paved parking lot and couldn't hear anything. Hardly surprising at such a low speed in a smooth area. Despite a reset from the dealership, the radio could not memorize my favorite radio channels for more than ten days or so and would have to be constantly reprogrammed. No explanation was given as to why this was continually happening. Also I would receive notifications on my phone (once when I was about 300 miles away from the car) that the trunk was open or the lights were on. When I would get someone to go to my house to check, of course there was nothing visibly untoward. By far the worst aspect of owning this car was the terrible service and attitude displayed by the Audi dealer. I have been fortunate enough to own many brand new cars. This however was by far the worst experience I have ever had. They were completely indifferent to my issues as well as downright incompetent in dealing with them. On two occasions I was told that the A3 was the "entry level" car into the Audi range, so what did I expect? If this attitude by the dealer is the norm that Audi thinks will encourage brand loyalty and repeat sales, then I am dismayed and disappointed. I'd guess that a quarter of the mileage on the car was from having to take it to the dealership. I live rurally and the nearest dealership is a six hour drive and an overnight hotel stay. Obviously this is not their fault, but if the car had been prone to less dealer visits (including recalls for the seatbelts and airbags), I would have saved myself a tidy sum. I paid cash for the car and kept it for about 18 months. I wanted to like the car but the faults on a brand new car were unforgiveable and didn't inspire confidence. The depreciation in the time I owned the car was disappointing. By far the worst aspect of ownership was the dealership. Their incompetence became pitifully laughable. Their lack of responsibility, humility and initial inability to offer even the most basic apology for their screw ups was irksome. In summary, I wanted to like this car. It is zippy and good looking but the build quality of my example was severely lacking and this tied with the arrogance and lack of customer service at the dealership means that it is extremely unlikely I will ever buy another Audi product. Instead I went back to their main all wheel drive sporty rival where the customer experience from my dealer is second to none. So far my new car has been perfect.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Audi A3, so we've included reviews for other years of the A3 since its last redesign.

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2025 Audi A3 Features & Specs

Trim:

Premium

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$38,200
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	28 MPG
Cost to Drive	$131/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	8.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the A3 include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system

FAQ

Is the Audi A3 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 A3 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 A3 gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 13 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the A3 has 8.3 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Audi A3. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Audi A3?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Audi A3:

Refreshed exterior styling
Updated interior
All-wheel drive is now standard, and the engine makes an extra 15 lb-ft of torque
Part of the third A3 generation introduced for 2022

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Is the Audi A3 reliable?

To determine whether the Audi A3 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the A3. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the A3's 3-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Audi A3 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Audi A3 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 A3 and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 A3 gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 13 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 A3 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Audi A3?

The least-expensive 2025 Audi A3 is the 2025 Audi A3 Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $38,200.

Other versions include:

Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) which starts at $38,200
Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) which starts at $40,800

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What are the different models of Audi A3?

If you're interested in the Audi A3, the next question is, which A3 model is right for you? A3 variants include Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM), and Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM). For a full list of A3 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2025 Audi A3

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Overview

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