DecodedCars2025 Audi A3
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Body styles
- 4dr Sedan Quattro
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 201 hp
- Transmission
- automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 28 combined · 24 city / 34 hwy
- Length
- 177.2 in
- Curb weight
- 2,866 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 28 MPG combined — 21% better than the average 2025 subcompact car (23.1 MPG).
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- Modest powerUp to 201 hp, versus about 320 hp for similar 2025 models.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Audi A3 is a subcompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 177 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,866 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway), 21% better than the 2025 subcompact car average of 23.1 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
What changed for 2025
- No hybrid version any more
- Best combined MPG down from 32 to 28
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 A3 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Ingolstadt, Bavaria
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 2 2025 A3 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan Quattro | 177.2 in | 71.7 in | 56.3 in | 103.9 in | 61 / 60.2 in | 2,866 lb | 59/41 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 34 / 28 | +21% | $2,950 | 320 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Audi A3.
Similar 2025 subcompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A3 (this car) | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Audi A5 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 Acura Integra | 33 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 BMW 2 Series | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Genesis G70 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi A3.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Audi A3 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Audi A3 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Electrical System — 1 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Vehicle Speed Control — 1 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Audi A3. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other A3 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 A3 | 28 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 A3 | 28 | 177.2 in | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 A3 | 32 | 177.2 in | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 A3 | 32 | 177.2 in | Not rated | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 A3 | 32 | 177.2 in | Not rated | 6 | 9 |
| 2020 A3 | 30 | 175.6 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 17 |
| 2019 A3 | 29 | 175.6 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 15 |
| 2018 A3 | 36 | 174.8 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 45 |
| 2017 A3 | 34 | 174.8 in | Not rated | 5 | 71 |
| 2016 A3 | 39 | 174.8 in | Not rated | 6 | 121 |
| 2015 A3 | 35 | 174.8 in | Not rated | 7 | 176 |
| 2013 A3 | 32 | 168.9 in | Not rated | 3 | 16 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →