Audi A3 2024– car dimensions: 4352 mm long, 1816 mm wide and 1441 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,360 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, plus a digital Virtual Cockpit. Three-zone climate control is fitted on most trims. Adaptive cruise control, parking sensors with distance display, a reversing camera, lane departure warning and Audi pre sense front automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection come as standard. Blind-spot warning is available on higher trims or as an option.
Boot space is 380 litres with seats up on petrol and diesel models, expanding to 1200 litres with the rear seats folded. The plug-in hybrid version has a smaller 280-litre capacity with seats up.
Braked towing capacity is typically 1500 kg on 150 PS models, rising to 1600-1700 kg on some diesels and higher-powered variants, with unbraked around 700 kg. Payload is approximately 480 kg based on unladen and gross weights.
The cabin feels solid and driver-focused with a redesigned centre console, chrome-finished air vents and soft-touch surfaces. Ambient lighting is standard and can expand to multi-colour door panels. Front seats include electric four-way lumbar as common equipment, with sports seats and optional massage available on higher grades. Dual-zone climate control is typical, upgrading to three-zone with heated fronts in packages. Headroom and visibility are good for the class, with a quiet ride aided by optional acoustic windscreen glass.
Petrol engines include 1.5 TFSI mild-hybrid options with combined consumption figures starting around 5.2 l/100 km.
Service intervals typically every 2 years or 19,000 miles, or fixed annual/15,000 km regimes depending on market.
Euro NCAP five-star rating with adult occupant scores around 86-89%.
Standard safety includes front airbags, side and head airbags, centre airbag, pre sense front, lane departure warning and ESC.
Fuel economy varies by engine and market but the mild-hybrid 1.5 TFSI returns combined figures in the low-to-mid 5 l/100 km range on official tests. Tank sizes are typically 45-50 litres. Diesel and later plug-in hybrid options are also offered in some regions.
Servicing follows Audi’s flexible or fixed regimes. Oil changes and inspections are commonly due every two years or around 30,000 km maximum under flexible schedules, with brake fluid every two years. Authorised dealers reset the interval display after work.
Safety equipment is comprehensive as standard across the range. Pre sense front with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, multiple airbags including a centre airbag, and electronic stability control are fitted. Higher packs add adaptive cruise assist, side assist and exit warning. The model carries a five-star Euro NCAP result from its generation testing.
Keeping the car involves standard Audi warranties of three to four years depending on market, plus access to connected services for remote checks. Regular multi-point inspections and following the service schedule help maintain residual value and reliability.
Length 4352 mm, Width 1816 mm, Height 1441 mm, Wheelbase 2635 mm (A3 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data and published specifications.