2016 Audi A3 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
23 -35 City / 32 -43 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
150 -220
Seats
4 -5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Emmanuel A
Affordable but great quality.
I enjoy my car, it has a strong base engine.In addition to having very comfortable seats. It is fuel efficient and a pretty average size car. Given the size of the car it is very spacious on the inside. I had my car for many years and experienced minimal problems.
accountCircle Ali M
Clean, fun but small cups only.
This is a great car. It drives well and has loads of great features. It is sporty and good looking if you want a luxury car but nothing too big or over the top. The only complaint I have at all for the car is the volume dial is in a weird spot and the cup holders are as well as have trouble holding large cups.
accountCircle Alyssa B
Best car I have ever had! Beats my Nissan Rogue.
Drives fast, smooth and breaks really good. Best car I have ever driven. Navigation and Bluetooth systems are great features. Small compact car that is easy to get around in. Makes parking in the city a breeze. Appreciate the sunroof as well. Leather interior and touch screen is luxurious.
accountCircle Tayler Z
2016 Audi A3 is a fantastic car to introduce to the world of Audi.
I love how smooth of a drive it is compared to my previous car. The interior is very up to date. I wish it had a garage door opener installed in the car however.
accountCircle Cory C
Audi a3 quattro 2016 review.
Have had this car for about three years now. I have not had any major issues (knock on wood). Several recalls have been notified to me within the three years including small defect in headlight and most recent being defect in passenger airbag detection. I get good gas mileage, roughly ~30-33 mpg city and even more highway. Fun to drive, smooth. Have taken many long distance trips including 12 hour drives. Reliable! Noticed small things after owning for a while including placement of cup holders. Anything larger than a small Starbucks cup jams into heating/cooling buttons when taking out/placing in which can get annoying. Definitely not the vehicle to have for children, very snug with car seat. Passenger has to practically sit on dashboard. Trunk is small as well, but didn't buy to intend on fitting large items in. Overall great car!
accountCircle Kim P
My vehicle is one of a kind.
My vehicle gives me almost no issues, I get my car serviced every 4 months and it is still going strong. I enjoy the smooth driving and the modern technology my car has. I am able to drive myself to work and back, to the grocery store and back, to the shopping mall and back, my only complaint would be the gas.
accountCircle Victoria S
The perfect car for the working millennial!
This car is great on gasoline and mileage. It is also sleek and looks sporty. The seats are comfortable and soft and very adjustable. The mirrors have lighting, which is perfect for doing makeup! The air conditioner is very powerful and cools quickly on a hot summer day. The heater warms up fast in the winter.
accountCircle Jake H
Best performance,best quality,
My car performance is so good. It take low fuel consumption.It starting performance good and you can take a test drive for clear your all doubts.And its play smooth and low sound configuration. In setting condition is more comfortable. So I telling you it's the best conditions for buying a car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle rose R
None. I really don't like any thing about it It's too small inside. No automatic seats
Not user friendly. Not a good Gps. Not enough space interior
accountCircle Kailey B
Rides very smooth and is very comfortable!
I really love my car and enjoy it a lot. I had a Chevy Cruze before getting this car and it is way better. It drives so much smoother and is way more comfortable to ride in. I haven't had any problems yet or any complaints, whereas my old car had a bunch of issues and I constantly had to take it in. I am really satisfied with this car.
accountCircle Troy T
My Audi is such a beautiful lemon.
The vehicle drives and handles great. The appearance is great. The interior looks great. Aesthetically the car is great. Maintenance has been a problem. Turbo actuator failed at 120,000 miles and cost $3000 to replace. Flow indicator failed 4 different times. Emission control switch failed costing $1500. Sound system not very good. Speakers vibrate with an increase in volume.
accountCircle Joe J
Great all around performance with four seats.
The Audi a3 is a fun car but has some challenges. The repairs are overpriced repairs and general maintenance exceeds what other vehicles are. Handles great. Amazing gas mileage. Good all around performance for the class. Easy to park and drive in the city. Still enough horsepower for the freeway.
accountCircle KJ H
The Audi a3 is a reliable car.
Problems: at times it is not efficient with gas. Performance: it does accelerate really well and the in car electronics work well. Reliability: once serviced well it remains in good condition for a substantial time. Comfort:the seats are leather so they get cold and hot depending on the weather.
accountCircle zoe C
Poor performance, poor reliability.
Poor performance, poor reliability, feels unsafe to drive, poor features- could have more safety and engineering features such as tire pressure measure etc. The two wheel drive feels unsafe. I use to have a bmw that would tell me everything I needed to know about my car, this one is more expensive and tells me nothing.
accountCircle Troy T
The upper end of unreliable is still a lemon.
I have had multiple fuel indicator problems. Turbo actuator switch failed. Cost of maintenance is exorbitant. Would not recommend this vehicle. Performance is good but the vehicle is not reliable. If you purchase this vehicle you really should consider purchasing the extended warranty.
accountCircle Jeff P
Very fun car to drive! Very quick!
Audi A3 is a very dependable car. Very quick and fun to drive. The car is on the smaller side. I have over 55k miles and haven't had one issue! I do love that all windows are automatic up and down. In all honesty, the only thing I do not like is the size of the car. It might as well be a two door car. I am 6'2' and when I drive, no one is able to sit behind me!

Audi A3 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2.0 TDI Premium
150 HP 37-37 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0 TDI Premium Plus
150 HP 37-37 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0 TDI Prestige
150 HP 37-37 MPG 5 Seats
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1.8T Premium
170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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1.8T Premium Plus
170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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1.8T Prestige
170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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Premium
204 HP 35 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Plus
204 HP 35 MPG 5 Seats
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Prestige
204 HP 35 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Premium
220 HP 26 MPG 4 Seats
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2.0T Premium Plus
220 HP 26 MPG 4 Seats
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2.0T Prestige
220 HP 26 MPG 4 Seats
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2016 Audi A3 Owner Reviews

4.52
151 Reviews
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5 stars 62%
4 stars 30%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle amy B on June 23, 2021
Comfortable and peaceful car.
My car is very good and it was good performance. It is very comfortable for me. It features very good and I love my car. My car gave me much of comfortable and rest my time. I love my Audi a3. My car gave me peace and it is very beautiful car, it is very stylish and I love it.
accountCircle Evelyn S on June 23, 2021
The a3 is one of Audi’s smaller cars however is very for pleasure purposes.
2016 Audi a3 is a very smooth sufficient car. The gas mileage is great and very worth the money. I would highly recommend to anyone looking in obtaining a new vehicle as it very safe and offers a large amount of safety features as well. The a3 not only is safe but also has a great sound system which is very easy to take care of. The digital side of thinks as well is very complex however, very easy to navigate and get the hang of.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Montrell M.

Affordable, comfortable and sporty. All three of these adjectives can be applied to the 2016 Audi -a3 and, as Audi fans will already know, you should expect nothing less from this superstar German automaker.

likeFilled Ashley D.

My vehicle is very fast and is the perfect size for me. It also has a sunroof which is a great feature. I also like how the radio has a dial opposed to something that you press. My car also includes a backup camera which is very helpful.

likeFilled Lily G.

Everything, I love the drive and the technology provided. The interior is as nicer than it looks which says a lot. It is the perfect smaller luxury sedan and provides nice room for smaller people. Trunk is not small and the crash rating is immaculate for the size of the car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Montrell M.

Cons of my vehicle 1. A small rear seat. 2. Difficulty entering and exiting the rear seat. 3. A small cargo area. 4. Minor engine noise after starting up.The 2016 Audi a3 faces stiff competition from the 2016 Cadillac ats.

dislikeFilled Ashley D.

Unfortunately my vehicle has a very sensitive break and gas pedal. Also the gas needs to be refilled quite often which is costly and it only takes premium. The seats in the car are leather which is unfortunate in hot weather.

dislikeFilled Lily G.

It is small so for taller people it is less comfortable, however the seats are still very comfortable. The back seat is snug for taller people but still provides enough comfort. Would not recommend for taller people or as a family car.

Ranks #9 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 Audi A3 has an average owner rating of 4.59 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2016 Audi S5
5
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2016 Lexus IS
4.76
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2016 Audi A3
4.52

Ranks #2 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Audi A3 has a combined MPG of 43 which ranks it #2 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
85 MPG
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2016 Audi A3
43 MPG
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2016 BMW 3 Series
42 MPG

Is The 2016 Audi A3 A Good Car?

Of course! It is very safe and reliable, the breaking works especially excellent! I have yet to get in a crash, the colors that the manufacturer were spot on!
Grace D.
Yes its drives well and takes less gas, it's very spacey inside the car and is easy to clean in and out
Dylan E.
Yes this is a great car, it hasn't given me any major problems so far. Other than simple things that are easily fixed.
Grace T.
Yes it is a good vehicle. I enjoy driving it. It's nice and I like it very much so. It drives well and it makes for a good car
Mark A.
Yes it's reliable and working in good condition works great for visitors and seats are comfortable enjoy ride outside and my family. Likes it
Olivia B.
Yes, it’s got an interesting interior and very modern features. Including a locked gas tank and good back up camera.
Sheri B.
Yes, very good. It suits my needs and is stylish enough for me. I would recommend this car for anyone. It would make a great gift for someone looking to buy anyone a car. The features are amazing.
Kami N.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Audi A3?

Yes it is! I have only had to take my car in for one oil change a year! I have yet to get any technical difficulties for my car.
Cate B.
I don't see any problems at the moment so let's hope not as I'm enjoying my experience to take me places
Linda C.
Yes it is reliable it hasn't given me any problems since I have had it. I have been driving it for two years and haven't yet had major problems with it.
Holly P.
I have had to replace my battery to the car. Other than that it has not had any problems. It's reliable
Claudia B.
No it's great affordable nice working conditions no problems no any mechanical issues very good drives
Kass H.
Change oil light comes on even after the oil has just been changed. The auto engine off at stop lights can be annoying
Sarah B.
Yes. Very reliable and good with gas. No problems so far. The maintenance is obviously priced high which would be the only issue. But purchasing this kind of car one would assume you are prepared and... Read More
Scott A.

Is The 2016 Audi A3 A Good Value?

This Audi specifically, costs around$39,500. I believe it is a good value, due to how reliable it is!
Riley W.
Its an ok value and it costed me 40,000, I had to pay little by little though but no interest at all
Emily W.
It is a good value for the quality and I don't remember exactly how much I paid for the car. I just know it wasn't too expensive for the value.
Padrino A.
It costs 30000. It was a good value. I would recommend this car to anyone willing to purchase an Audi
Philip K.
$55000 values is good it's in my range I prefer to use it on daily basis my family take sit outside and enjoy riding in my car
Alessandra V.
It costs Around 35,000$. It’s a reliable brand, however the cost of maintenance can be higher than average.
Beverly N.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Audi A3 2016 usb port location?

Answer: The USB port in a 2016 AudiA3 is inside the center console. Lift the armrest in the USB port will be in the front of the storage area on the left-hand side. The USB port is only four charging and not for...

What's the 2016 audi a3 oil type?

Answer: Audi recommends using full synthetic 5w-40 motor oil for Your 2016 AudiA3. The oil capacity iS5 quarts. It is recommended to change Your oil every 7,500 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. You can extend...

What's the 2016 audi a3 coolant type?

Answer: The 2016 AudiA3 coolant type is G12/G13. You will come into many issues with an engine. A gasket may be loose and that needs to be tightened up quickly. You can have oil leaks and those need to be fixed as soon...
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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety