IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
21 -25 City / 27 -31 HWY
Horsepower
200 -250
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Stephanie D
Very safe because it's built so well. Safety in a car has always extremely important to me.
It's dependable and has enough room. I also like it because it's very safe. I have never had any serious problems with it.
accountCircle Tiffany R
It drives great. Steering is incredibly accurate.
Electrical issues — passenger side headlight flickers, window control panel on driver side sometimes stops working. Burns oil. Check engine light comes on with no defined explanation. Doesn’t take regular gas. Heated seats get really hot. All black interior awful in summer.
accountCircle Deborah A
Dependable - attractive - solid car.
Bought '06 Audi with 80, 000 miles 4 years ago. It is powerful, quiet and comfortable. Also good on gas, although it is a turbo so it runs best on premium gas, which adds a little expense, but it is worth it. I have driven it 40, 000 miles with just standard maintenance, except for a wheel bearing. And it is attractive!
accountCircle John C
Le epic car is so cool that it rocks
I think it is very good. It gets the job done. I would recommend. I think it is the best car ever made.
accountCircle John W
Economical and Reliability
Powertrain is great. Gas mileage is excellent and overall, Audi is very reliable. I would highly recommend to friends, family, and anyone that's interested in Audi vehicles. Audi is a show stopper brand. It will turn heads and demand a sense of respect while you're traveling.
accountCircle Jon H
The car is an extremely good value and investment.
I like the horsepower of the motor. I like the leather interior. I like all the storage space in the back. And I love the audio system.
accountCircle Rebecca M
Dependable, fun, family vehicle, great gas mileage.
I own an Audi a3 tt. Love my car. Fits 5 plus our husky in the hatch. She gets great gas mileage. She has heated seats, rear windshield wiper, great sound system and lots of get up and go. Also all wheel drive with great handling. Lots of fun to drive!
accountCircle Teresa S
If you want a car that will last you years or over 100,000 mile.
Good gas mileage. Rarely have any issues with the vehicle. It is very reliable. It is over 100,000 miles and still runs great.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kristina Ives
So many problems, big and small
I should have know when I bought it used (2 years old) and was taking it to the dealership so often, that the problems would persist. It was still under warranty for the first year I had it but after that, money down the drain for problem after problem. I have things on this car that I haven't fixed in years like the navigational screen that goes in and out and the front passenger door that won't open from the outside. But b/c it's so expensive to fix and I have other more important things to fix to keep it running or safety issues, I've dealt with not having a nav at all nor using my front passenger door often. Now recently, the buttons on my steering wheel stopped working, my parking brake has moments where it won't hold when I first turn the car off, my rear defrost keeps turning off when I turn it on, and my airbag light came on tonight for some reason. I've already replaced the airbag twice per the recalls. Now what? Maybe I just have a lemon. It's always leaked oil, the paint between the front a back doors peeled off within the first year of owning it, the turbo is leaking into the gas tank, my check engine light has been on for several years b/c I was told the gas tank has build up so the light will always be on, the paint has pealed off several surfaces inside the car, my seat has a huge crack in it 14 months after I owned it and they wouldn't replace it b/c it was out of the 12 month warranty period from the guy who owned it before me and he had the seat replaced at 11 months from his purchase date b/c it cracked, and sooo many more issues. Not to mention just wear and tear of typical things that need repair or fixing over time, but I don't think driving the car 3500 miles/year should cause this many issues and repairs. And even though I enjoy driving it when it works and it's quick and compact like I like, I will not be buying another. There are other hatchbacks out there that I'm sure are less problematic and more reliable. Sorry Audi...
accountCircle Reign Z
Great for it's time, however since then I've been looking for a new car. Not a bad car but it's run its course. In need of repair.
It's old, been through the mill and many towns. I've taken good care of it, but cars only last so long.
accountCircle Alan Towers M
2006 Audi the dependable vehicle
The car is dependable it is a very cool ride nice and smooth engine is great never gave me trouble but I think I'm going to need to trade it in I need a truck the car is to small if it were bigger it be better. Other than that the car turns right on and rides nice.

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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Base
200 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Sport Pkg
200 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Premium Pkg
200 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats
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S-Line
250 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Audi A3 Owner Reviews

4.31
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5 stars 56%
4 stars 25%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 6%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Rebecca M on February 12, 2021
Dependable, fun, family vehicle, great gas mileage.
I own an Audi a3 tt. Love my car. Fits 5 plus our husky in the hatch. She gets great gas mileage. She has heated seats, rear windshield wiper, great sound system and lots of get up and go. Also all wheel drive with great handling. Lots of fun to drive!
accountCircle jim m on December 7, 2020
It is a simple model, easy to drive, it moves in a spectacular way. Really very good
The performance of the model of this vehicle really is very complete, easy to handle, a cutting-edge engine. Only the performance in gasoline is not very good, it consumes a lot.

Ranks #7 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2006 Audi A3 has an average owner rating of 4.41 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 14 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.31

Ranks #1 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Audi A3 has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #1 of 14 other Luxury Small Cars.

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31 MPG
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31 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2006 Audi A3 A Good Car?

Yes I really enjoy driving it it’s cute fun and fast. Also it was reasonable priced for the value of it.
Cynthia S.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Audi A3?

It’s been very reliable so far. I few issues here and there due to the age of the vehicle. Overall is great
Kay B.

Is The 2006 Audi A3 A Good Value?

It cost me 5,000 dollars approximately. It’s a great value for the condition of the vehicle and it was completely affordable for me.
Anna W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Audi A3 power steering fluid location?

Answer: The 2006 AudiA3 power steering fluid location is on the drivers side of the engine bay. Having good steering is crucial for changing lanes and moving about on the road. You will someday come across some...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety