2017 Audi A3 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 -34 City / 30 -34 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
204 -220
Seats
4 -5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kelly K
It looks and drives amazing.
I really love my car. It runs well and has not given me any problems. I recommend it to anyone. It is reliable and my daily driver. Sometimes maintenance can be pricey but it keeps the car running really nice and smooth. The interior is comfortable and easy to clean even with my three kids making a mess everyday. I wash my car once a week and it still looks nice, shiny and brand new.
accountCircle Peyton M
It is the smoothest driving car I have ever been in and it is 100% it is best feature.
I love it a lot because of how smooth it drives and I especially love how fast it can go;) it is easy to drive and the gas tank actually lasts a pretty long time. It is the car I learned how to drive in because it is small and easy to maneuver. The best way to drive it is probably highway driving to be honest because of how fast it can go so quick.
accountCircle kate L
About the Audi a3 and the pros and cons! The truth.
Gets flats easily on tees dwindles fast. Manufactured wheels are not the greatest. I enjoy the heated seats and apple carplay as well as the side view mirrors that are easily adjustable. The steering wheel sensitivity could be better. Good on gas. Little to no mechanical issues since purchase/ very reliable.
accountCircle Maria M
It is a comfortable and cool car.
It is a nice car. Not very big so it is easy to park and go around with. It is a European brand so it is nice and comfortable. Plus the quality is very good and you get to choose from many different colors so it is cool. In addition you also get to have a lot of space in the back, even if it is a quite small car. It is a good car for young people so it is nice to have it as a first or second car. It is a nice car but it is good if you are a discreet person because it does not stand out that much.
accountCircle becky s
I love my car. I thought it would be outside my price range and was pleasantly surprised at it's price.
It's stylish. It's comfortable to drive. I have no complaints.
accountCircle Patrycja P
Rides well and is very comfortable.
I love it. It is very comfortable. Works well drives well. Has gotten me through a lot of rough roads and has not failed me. I'drives very smoothly and even though it is an older model it works like it is brand new. The seats are very comfortable and the wheel is good to hold. Heater and cooler work great.
accountCircle Haley H
Audi a3 is great. Definitely would recommend it.
Comfortable, smooth, acceleration is quick. Dash has a pop up screen that also goes down when car is off. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Panorama roof, decent amount of trunk space. Rear view camera. The seats also go down for more space. Air conditioning is great, powerful.
accountCircle John R
The sunroof that makes you love it more.
It is good for when you need to drive around or go somewhere out of your state and make it go go. The seats and wheel are very comfortable and fit for everybody in the time and making you love the car even more. I like the sunroof and how the vents are placed in front for a lot of air when you need it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Robyn C
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Best driving vehicle I have ever owned, including my previous BMW and husband's corvette. Handles the road so well and drives so smoothly both in town and on the highway. I love the features on this crossover, including the large display, navigation system, roomy interior, and more.
accountCircle Tom A
Lame and boring just saying
The car is nice and red and good and pizza and orange. The car is nice and red and good and pizza and orange. The car is nice and red and good and pizza and orange The car is nice and red and good and pizza and orange The car is nice and red and good and pizza and orange
accountCircle Deborah W
Wonderful car with no problems like it should
There really no problems that I have with my car my car drives very soft and smooth as it should. My car just needs a spare tire but I work from time to time on my car. But I just deal with having problems with putting gas in my car/ truck because of how the tank is and which type of gas to actually use
accountCircle RyanJ J
Audi a3 have interesting 6 features.
I have 2 vehicle. I used Audi most of the time because its feel me comfortable and relax. Audi car have 6 features. Its have 3 zone automatic climate control, dynamic steering, smart ambient lighting, semi autonomous driving and ventilated seats. I often use Honda.
accountCircle Christy W
It drives so smoothly and is incredibly comfortable.
I really like my car. I have had no serious problems with it. I also have not needed to take it in the shop much either. It is very easy to drive and very comfortable to drive as well. Maintenance is expensive though when I do need to take it in which is the only downside.
accountCircle Mo E
Good car I used to give it five stars
It is comfortable it also has a great chair for massage and all that other stuff it has a low mileage also runs on not just gas other gas and also cheaper for broke people and people can really find this car anywhere also there are great car dealer around here
accountCircle Mad K
Shiny, pretty, good quality
This car is so great. The interior is wonderful and smooth and it never breaks. Also the car is super shiny and the wheels works really well. The music is great with the speakers and the tinted wonders are wonderful too. Lastly, I just love this car for all times of year.
accountCircle James A
The vehicle is overall a pleasure to drive, but a pain to upkeep. 6/10.
It is a joy to ride. Sure, the price for upkeep and the gas that it takes to drive is quite problematic, however it is a reliable car overall. But if you are in need of reliability, and those types of vocabulary words are what you would use to describe the need you have for your car, then I suggest you look elsewhere, particularly in toyota, honda or hyundai.

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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Premium Sedan
220 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Plus Sedan
220 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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Prestige Sedan
220 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Sport
204 HP 34 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Plus Sport
204 HP 34 MPG 5 Seats
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Prestige Sport
204 HP 34 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium
220 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Premium Plus
220 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Prestige
220 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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2017 Audi A3 Owner Reviews

4.59
96 Reviews
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5 stars 73%
4 stars 18%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 4%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Ashton P on June 25, 2021
Why don't more people buy.
Note: this is for the a3 e-tron sportback. Very nice car with all the bells and whistles you could want. Space for almost whatever you want or need. Very reliable and the plug in hybrid aspect with electric drive motors is a excellent plus. Great gas mileage and a smooth ride. Would definitely recommend. I don't know why this isn't a more popular car.
accountCircle Celeste C on June 19, 2021
Audi is an amazing brand of car to own.
Runs very good on gas, has the auto stop and honestly is one of my favorite features on the car. Has a backup camera that has a great view of the surroundings, but always look! Runs smooth. The Audi shop itself is amazing. The workers there are super helpful and great all round. Audi has been one of the best cars I have owned since I have had a car and would recommend them to any and everyone.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Melinda Y.

It is comfortable and a strong car. It has a good quality, and most people I know love to ride in it. This is my favorite car. Although it is pretty expensive, this was very worth buying because of its high quality and flexibility.

likeFilled Aubriel T.

It is compact, backup camera is great for safety and convenient parking. This car also has apple CarPlay. Inside is clean, roomy, and well designed. Car drives great and get good gas mileage. Audi service is friendly and efficient.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Melinda Y.

I think that some of the repairs are too expensive. For example, once, I had a major gas leakage, and it ended up costing me about $1,300. I think that the price could be a little cheaper, but since I was in a rush that day, it was the best price they could offer.

dislikeFilled Aubriel T.

It is quite small so I can see how it is not for everyone. The automatic start at stops tends to be jerky and not smooth so I often turn that feature off cause it is annoyingly. I don't really have any other complains as I truly do love this car and drive it most often.

Ranks #6 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 Audi A3 has an average owner rating of 4.61 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2017 Audi S5
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2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
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2017 Audi A3
4.59

Ranks #6 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Audi A3 has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #6 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
85 MPG
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2017 BMW 3 Series
43 MPG
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2017 Audi A3
34 MPG

Is The 2017 Audi A3 A Good Car?

Yes I think it provides great value and safety for the price. It is good in all sorts of weather and is roomy enough for my family.
Jason B.
It is an excellent vehicle. Very reliable and has a smooth ride to it and with comfort like seat warmers, panoramic sunroof and Bluetooth. Love it!
Merissa D.
Is it is it run smoothly and it get me to and from work low maintenance I don't have to fill the tank up ofen it very good on gas
Jessie P.
Yes, it's pretty fast and it has great brakes! And it has amazing tires! I can't believe that it's still in great condition!
Kelly S.
Yes I love it !! It drives good. It is very spacious, so much trunk room !! And it is very good on gas
Tim L.
It is good on gas had many features and no issues thus far. Come with Bluetooth internet radio heated seats and sunroof
Veronica H.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Audi A3?

No it does not have any problems that I feel are not worthy enough to mention. The beguile meets all of our families needs in every way.
Jason B.
The Audi is very reliable it have tire sensor, rain sensor and speed warning. The brakes are excellent very well made car.
Merissa D.
I do not have any problem whatsoever it very reliable and it good in all weather conditions it never breaks down
Matt R.
No it doesn't because it just got fixed the other day and it also has a built in 2019 speaker so it's really loud
Alexa J.
It is very reliable and it doesn't have any problems, except that I have a hard time trying to close the door!
Sharon B.
Yes I feel like the Audi A3 cabriolet is very reliable and I have not had any problems yet !! I highly recommend
Stevie T.
Its is very reliable I have not had any issues so far it is up to date only thing it can be expensive to fix but other than that it is great I love this car the best I've had so far
Billie B.

Is The 2017 Audi A3 A Good Value?

It cost us about thirty five thousand dollars burning felt like it was a great deal and investment for our family.
Jason B.
23,000. It is worth the money and considering that is a luxury car and it has great value. I will always purchase an Audi.
Merissa D.
It cost 15000 a very good price it easy to afford if you have a good job and then u can buy another car
Jim N.
It is such a good value! I can't remember the price though. It's the exact value that it should be. It's amazing!
Brandon B.
It is pretty expensive car but it is definitely worth it and I highly recommend. I have not had any issues so far and I love how much room it has
Sarah J.
It's expensive it run you lose to 25,000 and the insurance can be costly depending your age and color
Nelly A.

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Safety & Reliability

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