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 Frank J
Perfect family vehicle and for times when you want to let loose.
Perfect family vehicle and for times when you want to let loose. Perfect family vehicle and for times when you want to let loose. Perfect family vehicle and for times when you want to let loose. Perfect family vehicle and for times when you want to let loose. Perfect family vehicle and for times when you want to let loose.
accountCircle Kara P
Great car with great features.
Great 4 wheel drive in the snow, great features, pop up screen, easy to use, Bluetooth, sunroof, heated leather seats which are also great in the winter. Although I feel like any fix on it is quite expensive, it's a great car all around. I would recommend it to all of my friends. I have only had it for a year, and so far so good! Reliable in my eyes.
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 Michael H
Audi convertibles lead the pack!
The things I like best are the car's sportiness, it is responsivity and the ease with which is handles. I also think that it gets reasonably good gas mileage. The price of 40k is reasonable for what I go with this car. The only problems I have had with it in 2 yrs, 5 months are problems I caused myself.
accountCircle Nia L
I like the seat warmers. It feels nice during the cold seasons.
My car is extremely comfortable because I am short person. Although I wish there was a way to block the sun but I am short. The battery died pretty quick. I am not sure if it was me or the car, but I had to replace it after 2 years of owning. I never had issues with the battery before owning an Audi.
accountCircle Jennifer N
Great car, amazing price!
Comfortable, fun, quick, stylish. I get all of these at a great price. It is also been cool to rent out to other people and earn extra cash on the side. Service appointments have been great with Audi and never super expensive like I expected. Audi has also always given me a loaner vehicle so I can continue my day while they are working on my car. It does not matter if my car is the base model or the best model, I feel very special with this vehicle.
accountCircle Michael V
Sporty and reliable sedan
I love my car, it is very reliable and super sporty. I have never had any issues with it and it handles great!
accountCircle Adrian N
The comfy and reliable one!!
It really smooth, fast, reliable, and comfortable, it makes me feel loved, you have to be a bit more about it when I do not get it by the time we get together to go you can put meeting at all but I am not a big fan of the new device and the other, the same time we can meet.

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
3
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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