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2027 Audi A3
The 2027 Audi A3 gets a redesigned dashboard built around a dual-screen instrument panel, a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with an 11.9-inch digital gauge display, plus adaptive cruise control that can use vehicle-to-vehicle communication. MSRP starts at $42,095, and the S3 adds 127 horsepower and sportier handling for buyers who want more performance.
Configurations1
Model/option labels1
Combined efficiency28 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers4
What changed for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the A3 gets a redesigned dashboard for 2027, built to accommodate a new dual-screen instrument panel: a 12.8-inch touchscreen for infotainment and an 11.9-inch digital gauge display, with the adaptive cruise control system also gaining new vehicle-to-vehicle communication to set following distance and speed.
Pricing for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists 2027 Audi A3 MSRP starting at $42,095.
How it compares to its closest rivals
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says competitors such as the Acura Integra and the BMW 2-series Gran Coupe also blend luxury and verve adeptly while offering more spacious rear accommodations and cargo holds, and for more performance points to Audi's own S3, which adds 127 horsepower and sportier handling.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 Audi A3?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a redesigned dashboard with a new dual-screen instrument panel and vehicle-to-vehicle-enabled adaptive cruise control.
How much does the 2027 Audi A3 cost?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP starting at $42,095.
Complete certification table
1 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50717A3 quattro | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 24 | 33 | 28 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
6 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2027 Audi A3 versus the 2026 Audi A3?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2027 Audi A3 carries the 2026 Audi A3's figures forward: 1 certification record labelled A3 quattro, 2L 4-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive on premium, rated 28 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,850.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02Which current models share the 2027 Audi A3's EPA class?
Comparison
Class peers of the 2027 Audi A3 in the current EPA data include 2027 Audi RS 3, 2027 Audi S3, 2026 Bentley Continental, 2027 BMW 2 Series, 2027 BMW 4 Series, 2026 BMW 8 Series, and 14 more.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q03What is the MSRP of the 2027 Audi A3?
Specifications
MotorTrend lists the 2027 Audi A3 at an MSRP of $41,495.
Source: MotorTrend model-year specification page
Q04How quickly does the 2027 Audi A3 accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Specifications
The most recent instrumented 0 to 60 mph test of this model that 0-60Specs.com lists is of earlier model years than the 2027 Audi A3: 6.3 seconds for the 2025 Audi A3 Premium Plus Quattro Sedan (MotorWeek).
Source: 0-60Specs.com model-year specification page
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Current federal safety records for 2027 Audi A3.
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