Audi A3 Generations

Audi has made it clear that they will not be introducing any new internal combustion-powered vehicles after 2026. Because of this, the next-generation Audi A3 that's reportedly due for 2027 will be an EV, although there's a good chance it will initially be sold in tandem with a gas model. We still have more questions than answers, but here's what we know so far about the 2027 Audi A3. Audi plans on phasing out the introduction of gas models in 2026, although they intend to keep internal combustion around as well until 2033. That means that gas and electric variants of models like the A3 will c... Read more

The A3 continues with minimal changes. The A3 starts out with front-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 184 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of toque. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission does the shifting. With Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system ($3,100), the engine puts out 220 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, and is paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The front-wheel-drive A3 is EPA-rated at 26 miles per gallon city, 35 mpg highway, and 29 combined, while all-wheel-drive models come in at 24/31/27 mpg (city/highway/combined). The Cabriolet ... Read more

The Audi A3 began it life in the European market back in 1996 and made its way to the U.S. a decade later. In the compact hatchback market, there was once much to be desired, as they rarely featured premium items like leather interior and premium sound systems. With the introduction of the 2006 A3, Audi helped break the boring-hatchback mold. The 2013 Audi A3 comes in three trim levels, and they are: 2.0T Premium FrontTrak, 2.0 TDI Premium FrontTrak and 2.0T Premium Quattro. All three trim levels are nearly identical, as they all boast essentially the same features inside and out. Where they d... Read more