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Used 2020 Audi A3 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

For 2020 Audi eliminated the A3's cabriolet (convertible) body style leaving only the sedan, which is offered in front-wheel drive (A3 Sport) or Quattro all-wheel drive (S line) configurations. Both drive configurations are available in two trims: Premium and Premium Plus.

All Audi A3s are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The front-wheel-drive A3 Sport is rated at 184 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque, while all-wheel-drive S line trims make more power and torque: 228 hp and 258 lb-ft. Both are fitted with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The elimination of last year's base trim (called Titanium) makes the Premium trim the base A3 in 2020. It is well equipped with 18-inch wheels, keyless start and entry and Audi Drive Select, the brand's name for its adjustable drive modes. Tech highlights in the base car include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. Leather seating and heated front seats are also included.

Stepping up to the Premium Plus trim adds a variety of extra tech and safety features. Highlights include blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert and parking sensors. Wireless device charging and a Bang & Olufsen audio system round out the interior upgrades.

The Driver Assistance package, which is optional on Premium Plus trims, adds active lane keeping, adaptive cruise control and parking assist, which controls steering during certain parking maneuvers. Also available only with the Premium Plus trim, the Navigation package adds navigation as well as Audi's configurable high-resolution Virtual Cockpit instrument cluster.

Which A3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the A3 S line. It delivers the more powerful engine and all-wheel drive, which we think are worth the added cost. But we'd stick with the well-featured Premium trim, which is amply equipped for most buyers.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Grand Island, NE
Vehicle
A3 Sport Premium
A3 Sport Premium Plus
A3 Premium S line
A3 Premium Plus S line
Vehicle
Sport Premium
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Sport Premium Plus
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Premium S line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Premium Plus S line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
Not Available
optional
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
184 hp @ 4,400 rpm
184 hp @ 4,400 rpm
228 hp @ 4,500 rpm
228 hp @ 4,500 rpm
Engine torque
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
225/40R18
225/40R18
225/40R18
225/40R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
27 / 36 / 30 MPG
27 / 36 / 30 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
356 / 475 miles
356 / 475 miles
319 / 435 miles
319 / 435 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,197 lb.
3,197 lb.
3,417 lb.
3,417 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
77.2 in.
77.2 in.
77.2 in.
77.2 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
Height
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
Length
175.5 in.
175.5 in.
175.7 in.
175.7 in.
Wheelbase
103.8 in.
103.8 in.
103.8 in.
103.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.3 cu. ft.
12.3 cu. ft.
10.0 cu. ft.
10.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
Rear Head Room
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.1 in.
35.1 in.
35.1 in.
35.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$42,050
$44,082
$45,931
$47,909
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.56
$0.59
$0.61
$0.64
Depreciation
$8,532
$9,980
$9,551
$11,311
Financing
$3,045
$3,263
$3,507
$3,638
Taxes & Fees
$2,189
$2,336
$2,502
$2,589
Fuel
$8,017
$8,017
$9,619
$9,619
Insurance
$4,374
$4,593
$4,470
$4,470
Maintenance
$9,191
$9,191
$9,191
$9,191
Repairs
$6,702
$6,702
$7,091
$7,091
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Magma Red w/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Chestnut Brown, leather
Rock Gray/Gray, leather
Black w/Gray Stitching, leather
Black, leather
Magma Red w/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Chestnut Brown, leather
Rock Gray/Gray, leather
Black w/Gray Stitching, leather
Black, leather
Magma Red w/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Chestnut Brown, leather
Rock Gray/Gray, leather
Black w/Gray Stitching, leather
Black, leather
Magma Red w/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Chestnut Brown, leather
Rock Gray/Gray, leather
Black w/Gray Stitching, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Tango Red Metallic
Quantum Gray
Brilliant Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Monsoon Gray Metallic
Cosmos Blue Metallic
Nano Gray Metallic
Ibis White
Glacier White Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Quantum Gray
Brilliant Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Monsoon Gray Metallic
Cosmos Blue Metallic
Nano Gray Metallic
Ibis White
Glacier White Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Quantum Gray
Brilliant Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Monsoon Gray Metallic
Cosmos Blue Metallic
Nano Gray Metallic
Ibis White
Glacier White Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Quantum Gray
Brilliant Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Monsoon Gray Metallic
Cosmos Blue Metallic
Nano Gray Metallic
Ibis White
Glacier White Metallic