2008 Audi A3 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
18 -22 City / 25 -29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
200 -250
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jason T
It is really fun to drive and is very efficient as well.
I like the way it drives and handles. It looks good and is unique on the roadways. The cost of maintenance and repairs is crazy high.
accountCircle Jennie B
It's a great car and has many standard luxury features.
It runs well. Not too many issues. Love the hatchback and openness of the car.
accountCircle Stephen lee
Driving feel and looks.
I bought is used and I had to do some maintenance but over all super satisfied with it. And if you maintain and put in a little money it will last you for awhile. S line trim with the 2.0 turbo motor and front wheel drive is great in winter. Do not needAWD, but great I'd you have it. Great car on gas mileage though it takes premium gas only. Styling is great and ageless.
accountCircle Jeff C
I love the car, but it is not the perfect car. It is a lot of fun to drive.
The issues I have with my car are that it is short. So headlights from behind seem brighter. I am also a bigger guy and it can be hard to get into and out of. It seems to have plenty of room while sitting in the car. If someone where to sit in the back seat behind the driver, they would need to be smaller.
accountCircle Shawn M
I would say the most important thing other should notice is the condition.
I do not have any problems with hit most of the time. Its comfortable reliable, it gets me where I need to be. It is decent on gas as well and I have had it for a while.
accountCircle Ryan Var
Prone to Carbon build up and change your pcv valve!
This car is a lot of fun to drive and I loved it at first but then I started to run into issues. It is common for this cars PCV valve to fail which is a pretty cheap fix (roughly $100). However if it goes then it can ruin your rear main seal which is about a $2000 fix, which is what happened to me! Also these engines alone with most Volkswagen engines get carbon build up around the valves which required a$1500 clean.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shawn M
I would say the most important thing other should notice is the condition.
I do not have any problems with hit most of the time. Its comfortable reliable, it gets me where I need to be. It is decent on gas as well and I have had it for a while.
accountCircle Ryan Var
Prone to Carbon build up and change your pcv valve!
This car is a lot of fun to drive and I loved it at first but then I started to run into issues. It is common for this cars PCV valve to fail which is a pretty cheap fix (roughly $100). However if it goes then it can ruin your rear main seal which is about a $2000 fix, which is what happened to me! Also these engines alone with most Volkswagen engines get carbon build up around the valves which required a$1500 clean.

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 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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S-Line
250 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2008 Audi A3 Owner Reviews

4.17
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5 stars 50%
4 stars 17%
3 stars 33%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Shawn M on September 17, 2020
I would say the most important thing other should notice is the condition.
I do not have any problems with hit most of the time. Its comfortable reliable, it gets me where I need to be. It is decent on gas as well and I have had it for a while.
accountCircle Stephen lee on July 28, 2020
Driving feel and looks.
I bought is used and I had to do some maintenance but over all super satisfied with it. And if you maintain and put in a little money it will last you for awhile. S line trim with the 2.0 turbo motor and front wheel drive is great in winter. Do not needAWD, but great I'd you have it. Great car on gas mileage though it takes premium gas only. Styling is great and ageless.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Leslie K.

It has been reliable. It is quiet and handles great. Plenty of storage in the hatchback and even more when the back seats are folded down. Comfortable for long drives. There have been some electrical things that got 'weird'.

likeFilled Mike G.

It drives very smoothly. It feels amazing driving the car. The car's design is beautiful and sleek. Honestly, it looks fantastic from the outside. I feel amazing driving the thing. There are also enough seats for my whole family. My wife loves this car and so does my beautiful kids. We chose this to be our family car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Leslie K.

There have been electrical issues. They did not affect the functioning of the car though. The fabric floor mats are not great for regular use; I needed to buy rubber ones to keep things cleaner. Needs more cup holders/storage.

dislikeFilled Mike G.

Honestly, there are not many cons for this car. One thing I would say is the meter. And how much gas it takes off. One day when I was driving it, there was signs showing up that I should stop the car. Like signals showing up, you know what I mean? Then, I was like is there something wrong with this? I was very scared and I took this to the mechanic and it was fixed. But other than that I do not have much negative thoughts about this wonderful car.

Ranks #13 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2008 Audi A3 has an average owner rating of 4.33 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.17

Ranks #1 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Audi A3 has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #1 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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31 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 audi a3 2.0 T oil type?

Answer: The 2008 AudiA3 works best with synthetic 5W-40 motor oil, and typically takeS4.6 quarts of oil. You can pick up an OEM approved brand, Ravenol VMO 5W50 Motor Oil, in a gallon jug for around $62. If You're...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety