2012 Audi A3 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Anthony C
Excellent car. Breaking system are so good. Overall it is a good car.
Purchased from new in 2012, I can do nothing but praise the Audi a3. It is easy to drive & perform well. The fuel consumption particularly on long journeys is excellent and the car has proved very relieve. Whilst not as comfortable as some car I have owned. But it is still very good.
accountCircle Tranett P
The car should be the first thing you check out when you go shopping for a new car.
Id consider this care because it is high performance and does not get maintenance issues very easily
accountCircle Leighton H
It has a strong base engine. Also has agile handling.
The Audi a3 is a good luxury car. It has a strong base engine. Front seats are comfortable and easy to ride. The performance is awesome. It features are so good. I will recommend to all my friend and family members. Everyone should try this vehicle. I loved it.
accountCircle Mandy B
The abs and handling is the best in any car I have ever driven.
My vehicle is very reliable and easy to drive. It is a tdi and has the options to shift manually as well as automatic. The performance is great too. It is very comfortable to drive too. The added features are great the handling is good. I would highly recommend one to anyone wanting to buy an Audi.
accountCircle Josheph P
Great engine and model with a attractive color.
It has a well suspension and braking system. It drive very smoothly and has a great engine. Automatic driving system is awesome. This has a build in GPS system that is very helpful. It color and model is very latest. You can show your car gentle place and classic place.
accountCircle Menage W
My vehicle is a good running
My vehicle has good problems such as no problems in the creation to the vehicle. The vehicle is a problem.
accountCircle Jose M
Surprising space in a sporty compact car.
The 2012 Audi a3 is a fun reliable car. It is a small compact car that has enough interior space for everyday needs. The foldable seats provide enough space to transport materials for do-it-yourself projects. Its quickness on the road allows for a fun and sporty drive when traveling. Its excellent gas mileage provides fun road trips with less stops.
accountCircle Nicole E
It is one of the best looking and performance wise sedan in the market.
My Audi a3 is one of the best looking and aggressive sports car. It is performance is totally up to mark. The car has some of the minor problems. Such as it is mileage is not that much good. Otherwise I am totally satisfied with it is performance and look.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jaquille G
The Audi a3 performance review.
This vehicle is great and I haven't had any problems driving this vehicle. The vehicle has heated seats, a/c, power windows, and many great features to go along with a fast ride. Audi is a very comfortable ride and gets great gas mileage. I love personal love cruise control.
accountCircle Jay B
I feel that a custom color on cars really gives the car an extra bit of flare.
I enjoy driving my car, it is fun and handles well. It is comfortable to drive as well as sit in the passenger seat which is very important. Repair costs can be stressful after the warranty period is up. I got my a3 with a custom color send she stands out she's looks quite remarkable!
accountCircle CJ H
Light, nimble, quick, and turbo!
Overall good car, but repairs can be pricey!. These repairs were needed within a fairly short amount of time. Water pump at 75k ($1500). Intake manifold at 85k ($1000). Oil changes need synthetic, and runs 91 octane fuel. German car is generally overall more expensive to own.
accountCircle Lily K
I love how the car looks and it is the kind of style I like. (black and white).
Oil issues and interior issues. Get scratched easily and hard to paint over. My car is somewhat harder to turn than other cars I have had but it has lasted me a while. The sound is great and you can adjust lots. The seats are very comfortable and heated seats are amazing. The charging ports are both broken but not really a surprise.
accountCircle Steve P
It's a bulky, everyday, functioning vehicle for those who want to drive short distances daily.
It runs decently, sometimes it does need a few repairs in the break system. For my use, it runs well enough for me to get to work and back home(and occasionally for longer 100-200 mile drives off to the south).
accountCircle johneshia T
The best day turns into my worst day.
Well it's a lot that's going on. The hood, the tire and even the gas everything has been going left with the car. I don't know what to do at this point. I just need help. Everything just not going the way I hope things would have thought. Now I have to start all over and I am not happy about it all. It just makes me think it was a waste of time and money.
accountCircle Ozzy O
For a stylish, luxurious ride that handles like a sports car.
The Audi a3 is a subcompact luxury sport sedan that offers style, city-friendly size, and upmarket features that are rare in its segment. With powerful engine options and available quattro all-wheel drive, the a3 packs a lot into a small footprint. It is interior is distinctly Audi, with a modern and understated feel, as well as plenty of available technology. Pros-excellent fit and finish, peppy powertrains, long standard features list, good fuel economy. Cons- small back seat and cargo area, pricey options.

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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2012 Audi A3 Owner Reviews

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5 stars 36%
4 stars 39%
3 stars 25%
2 stars 0%
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accountCircle Mandy B on April 25, 2021
The abs and handling is the best in any car I have ever driven.
My vehicle is very reliable and easy to drive. It is a tdi and has the options to shift manually as well as automatic. The performance is great too. It is very comfortable to drive too. The added features are great the handling is good. I would highly recommend one to anyone wanting to buy an Audi.
accountCircle Jamie B on April 3, 2021
The custom ordered green looks phenomenal!!
The a3 is a great car. It is fun to drive, handles very well, and looks great. I haven't had any problems with the a3 in the past 6 years. I would recommend taking this car for a test drive and seeing how it feels! The only way to know for sure is to get behind the wheel and drive.
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Ranks #14 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2012 Audi A3 has an average owner rating of 4.32 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2012 Audi S5
4.75
2
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2012 Audi A5
4.61
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2012 Audi A3
4.11

Ranks #1 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Audi A3 has a combined MPG of 42 which ranks it #1 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2012 Audi A3
42 MPG
2
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
31 MPG
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2012 Lexus IS
30 MPG

Is The 2012 Audi A3 A Good Car?

Yes, great in the snow and reliable car. The Audi gets great gas mileage and has a good amount of space for groceries and my child's car seat.
Bobbiejo H.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Audi A3?

We have only had the Audi a3 for a few months but so far it is very reliable and has not had any issues.
Bobbiejo H.

Is The 2012 Audi A3 A Good Value?

We purchased it used for around $7000 and it was a good value for us. We found several for sale all for great deals and a great value for the car you were getting and miles on it.
Bobbiejo H.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

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