Audi A3 insurance group
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Fuel cost at today's prices (updated weekly)
Typical Audi A3 running cost for a private driver at 8,000 miles/year. Based on 50 mpg official combined, adjusted ~12% for real-world driving, at today's average pump price of 159.89p/litre petrol (updated 3 Aug 2026).
Pump prices: DESNZ weekly road fuel prices; electricity: DESNZ Quarterly Energy Prices — both Open Government Licence v3.0, updated weekly/quarterly. An estimate for comparison, not a guaranteed cost; your economy, mileage and tariff will vary.
Official MPG, CO₂ & insurance by trim
Trim-level specifications for the Audi A3 (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 800 recorded variants.
- 100–394 bhp
- Power
- 3.7s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 174 mph
- Top speed
- 999–3,189 cc
- Engine
- 0–83 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 8–224 g/km
- CO₂
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
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- Insurance group
- 4,313 mm
- Length
- 1,966 mm
- Width
- 1,425 mm
- Height
- 2,636 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,295 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4★
- Adult
- 3★
- Child
- 1★
- Pedestrian
The Audi A3 Sportback (04-13) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung 5dr S TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 328 bhp | 32.8 - 33.2 mpg | 194 | 35 |
| 40 TFSI e Black Edition 5dr S TronicAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 201 bhp | 54.3 mpg | 8 | 26 |
| 35 TFSI Sport 5drManual | Petrol | 147 bhp | 48.7 - 50.4 mpg | 128 | 21 |
| 30 TFSI S Line 5dr S TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 114 bhp | 49.6 - 50.4 mpg | 127 | 18 |
| 30 TFSI Sport 5drManual | Petrol | 114 bhp | 49.6 - 50.4 mpg | 127 | 17 |
| 30 TFSI Sport 5dr S TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 114 bhp | 52.3 - 53.3 mpg | 121 | 16 |
| 30 TFSI Sport 4drManual | Petrol | 114 bhp | 50.4 - 52.3 mpg | 124 | 18 |
| S3 TFSI Black Edition Quattro 5dr S TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 305 bhp | 34.4 - 34.9 mpg | 185 | 32 |
| 45 TFSI e S Line Competition 5dr S Tronic [Tech]Automatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 241 bhp | 44.1 mpg | 30 | 26 |
| 40 TFSI e S Line 5dr S Tronic [Tech/17 Alloy]Automatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 201 bhp | 46.3 mpg | 26 | 25 |
| 35 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic [Tech Pack]Automatic | Diesel | 147 bhp | 57.6 - 58.9 mpg | 126 | 22 |
| 30 TFSI S Line 5dr [Tech Pack]Manual | Petrol | 108 bhp | 47.9 - 48.7 mpg | 132 | 15 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Annual VED (road tax) bands
| CO₂ band | Annual VED | Share of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | £200 | 50% |
| Zero-emission (standard rate) | £200 | 17% |
| C | £35 | 17% |
| A | £20 | 17% |
Indicative standard-rate VED. Cars over £40k list price pay an additional supplement for years 2–6.
Fuel mix in stock
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to run an Audi A3?
- Running costs for an Audi A3 typically involve fuel or energy, insurance premiums, road tax, servicing, and depreciation. The cheapest cash price to buy a used model is £6,495, or from £172 per month on finance. Finance is subject to status and a representative example will be on the page.
- Is a used Audi A3 expensive to maintain?
- The maintenance cost for a used Audi A3 depends on its age and mileage, with older cars and those with higher mileage generally requiring more attention. Regular servicing is essential to keep running costs down.
- How many used Audi A3s are available for sale?
- Currently, there are 5 used Audi A3 models available for sale, spanning model years from 2013 to 2022. You can explore these models and their detailed specifications on the page.