IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
21 -30 City / 28 -42 HWY
Horsepower
140 -200
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Max Y
A beautiful disaster. . Worth every headache.
Not very reliable, engine timing chain failures, along with other component malfunctions. . The performance is great! Love the sound of the turbo, . Comfortability is above all else, leather/alcantara interior, Bose sound system with built in subwoofer, dual moon roofs, heated seats and ambient temperature. This car has it all, along with small compact size and great looks. . Aside from mechanical problems, i've put over 100k miles on it, and love it still.
accountCircle Suzie D
Audi a3, perfect little car for zipping around town. Sporty and fun.
The Audi a3 is a great little car. It is a hatchback with fold flat back seats, so you can fit a surprising amount in the back. The performance and handling is superb. It is got great pick up and is sporty and fun to drive. Staying on top of maintenance really helps in prolonging the life of the car. As it gets older tends to burn through oil faster. And I have had to replace the water pump which was expensive. If you do not take care of the vehicle, repairs are expensive.
accountCircle Michele M
It's reliable. We haven't had any problems with it.
I love our vehicle. We've never owned an Audi and are very happy with this purchase. It's stylish and has great gas mileage. The only thing I dislike a little bit, is it can be difficult to get out of but I think that's due to my age.
accountCircle Corinne V
It is a luxury car and you cannot drive it in the snow.
I have leather interior. The paint is black and chrome trimming. I have my windows tinted to the darkest you can have them. Pretty much blacked out. It is fully loaded with heated seats a sunroof and it connects to Bluetooth with my cell phone. I find it to be very comfortable. It rides smoothly with no issues.
accountCircle Amber G
I am in love with my Audi! Great gas and a smooth ride always.
My vehicle is excellent! I have never had any problems with my car. I get great gas mileage too! It has all terrain tires, which are great in the snowy weather. It also has dual sunroofs which is great for the sunshine! I could not have asked for a better car.
accountCircle Marcos A
Audi a3 black on black turbo 2.0.
My Audi a3 is amazing. I bought it about 6 months ago used and it has not given me any problems I am happy about that because it had some mileage already when I bought it so I had my doubts. The a3 model is a really comfy/cozy car. It is known for being a turbo car that has a lot of speed even thought it passes as a wagon. It does not have Bluetooth but it has an aux with a nice system to play music through.
accountCircle Socrates V
Reliable, fast, fun to drive and nice equipment. Definitely recommend.
Personally I believe that Audi is a very credible manufacturer. The specific car has the perfect specs for an city car. Fast enough, comfortable and a nice entertainment system. Their service is a little expensive since I do it at the official dealership but I don't really mind it because it helps the car work properly.
accountCircle Crystal B
My 2011 Audi a3, the most gas efficient and reliable car I've owned.
My car has never left me stranded it's a great car. The only thing I do not enjoy is space in the car. It's very cramped. Other than that it get great gas mileage and is reliable. It was hard to get use to driving it at first since its diesel but I have finally gotten used to it. I wouldn't trade this car for another unless it was a bigger Audi.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sal P
Great sedan, driver car, not for passengers.
Great vehicle, not so great on mileage compared to other sedans. Back seat is not comfortable for passengers, great speed. Very hi-fi looking car with great tech inside, but space is not ideal. Maintenance is also pretty hefty, it is great for the first 60-80000 miles, after than prepare to spend $ on the repairs and maintenance.

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
140 HP 34 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0 TDI Premium Plus
140 HP 34 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Premium
200 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Premium Plus
200 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Audi A3 Owner Reviews

4.53
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5 stars 59%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Paul H on February 23, 2021
The car is fast with the stock turbo imagine the aftermarket one!
Very comfortable, no problems really then it being expensive to fix. I would say if you know how to drive it's a really reliable car. Depending on the color it looks really neat. Very flashy. I have a body kit on mine so It's even better. In love with the car, 100% would recommend.
accountCircle Cindy H on November 15, 2020
Gas-mileage and appearance
My car is stylish and fits my lifestyle. It could be better on gas though.

Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2011 Audi A3 has an average owner rating of 4.53 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.78
2
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4.64
3
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4.56
4
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4.53

Ranks #1 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Audi A3 has a combined MPG of 42 which ranks it #1 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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42 MPG
2
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36 MPG
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30 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 Audi A3 tdi oil type?

Answer: The 2011 AudiA3 TDI's 2.0 liter engine is equipped with 4.2 US quarts of 5W-30 with a filter. Oil and filter changes should be scheduled every 7,500-10,000 miles or 12 months if using fully synthetic...

What's the 2011 Audi A3 aux input location?

Answer: The 2011 AudiA3 does not have a auxiliary input located anywhere within the car. There are aftermarket kids that would allow You to install one into it but You would have to remove the radio and do a little...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety