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2025 Audi A3
The 2025 Audi A3 sedan gets an exterior refresh for North America with a new grille, side intakes, sharper LED lighting and laser-etched B-pillar badging, redesigned door handles and console, and standard quattro all-wheel drive. A 10.3-inch digital cluster is standard, with a 12.3-inch option. It starts at $39,495. NHTSA lists no recalls and 5 complaints.
Configurations1
Model/option labels1
Combined efficiency28 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers7
What changed on the 2025 Audi A3
Audi (opens in a new tab) says the 2025 A3 family receives an exterior redesign update following the 2022 redesign, with laser-etched B-pillar badging, two new wheels and new front and rear LED lighting, redesigned inside door handles and center console, an adjustable armrest and standard quattro all-wheel drive. MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says North America gets an exclusive refreshed A3 sedan with a new grille, updated side intakes and standard contour lighting around the center console and cup holders.
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the new look is sportier, with silver trim on the air vents and new interior lighting, and a 10.3-inch digital cluster standard that can be upgraded to 12.3 inches in the Technology package. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page, and its price page lists a starting sticker price of $39,495 and a Fair Purchase Price of $36,100 for the 40 TFSI Premium.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 A3. Owners have filed 5 complaints: unknown or other with 3, and service brakes, forward collision avoidance, back over prevention, electrical system and vehicle speed control among the others.
ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) and CarFactBase (opens in a new tab) list the record, and Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) keeps a reliability page.
2025 A3 against the 2 Series, CLA, UX and S60
EPA rates the 2025 A3 at 28 mpg combined and $2,750 a year in fuel. The BMW 2 Series lists 26 to 30 at $2,600 to $3,000, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 23 to 30 at $2,600 to $3,350, the Lexus UX 42 to 43 at $1,450 to $1,500, and the Volvo S60 28 to 31 at $2,500 to $2,750. The A3 sits mid-pack and trails the hybrid UX.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2025 Audi A3: 2 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 mph | Top speed | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 TFSI Premium | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 201 | 236 | 6 s | 130 mph | 24 / 34 / 28 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 201 | 236 | 6 s | 130 mph | 24 / 34 / 28 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 TFSI Premium | 3,461 lb | 177.3 in | 56.2 in | 103.7 in | 36.5 ft | 14.5 gal | 36.8 in | 41.2 in | P225/45HR17 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus | 3,461 lb | 177.3 in | 56.2 in | 103.7 in | 36.5 ft | 14.5 gal | 36.8 in | 41.2 in | P225/45HR17 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2025 Audi A3 trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | 40 TFSI Premium | 40 TFSI Premium Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std |
| Top-view camera | – | Opt |
| Rear parking sensors | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | – | Opt |
| Premium audio system | – | Std |
| Satellite radio | Opt | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std |
| Comfort | ||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std |
| Remote liftgate or trunk release | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Std | Std |
| Proximity keyless entry | Opt | Std |
| Push-button start | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | – |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Opt | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Std | Std |
| Dual-clutch automatic transmission | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
1 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47969A3 quattro | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 24 | 34 | 28 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
7 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2025 Audi A3 versus the 2024 Audi A3?
Model year
Against the 2024 Audi A3: Model/option labels no longer listed: A3. Engine descriptions added: 2L 4-cyl SIDI. Engine descriptions no longer listed: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid. Drive designations added: All-Wheel Drive. Drive designations no longer listed: 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. Fuel types added: Premium. Fuel types no longer listed: Regular. Certification records went from 2 to 1. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 31.0 to 28.0 MPG/MPGe.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How much is the destination charge on the 2025 Audi A3?
Pricing
Kelley Blue Book's review of the 2025 Audi A3 puts the destination charge, the fee for delivering the vehicle from the factory to the dealer, at $1,295. It is added to the base price. Source: Kelley Blue Book review of the 2025 Audi A3, read 2026-09-21.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q03How quickly does the 2025 Audi A3 accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Performance
The 2025 Audi A3's 0-60 mph time is 6 seconds on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04How do the 2025 Audi A3 trims differ from one another?
Trims
All 2 trims share the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) making 201 hp. The 40 TFSI Premium Plus has an integrated garage-door opener, a premium audio system, proximity keyless entry and satellite radio as standard equipment over the 40 TFSI Premium.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q05What does the 2025 Audi A3 cost across its trims?
Pricing
Kelley Blue Book's national base prices for the 2025 Audi A3 run from $39,495 for the 40 TFSI Premium to $42,095 for the 40 TFSI Premium Plus, across 2 trims.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q06What is the 2025 Audi A3's top speed?
Performance
The 2025 Audi A3's top speed is 130 mph on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2024 model year has the same figure.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q07What size wheels does the 2025 Audi A3 have?
Wheels and tires
The 2025 Audi A3's wheel diameter is 17 inches on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2024 model year has the same figure.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
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