2017
Audi A3

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Available trims

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  • 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus FWD
    Starts at
    $31,200
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD
    Starts at
    $31,200
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD
    Starts at
    $34,200
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD
    Starts at
    $34,200
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.0 TFSI Prestige FWD
    Starts at
    $37,600
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD
    Starts at
    $37,600
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus FWD
    Starts at
    $37,600
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD
    Starts at
    $40,300
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD
    Starts at
    $40,300
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD
    Starts at
    $40,300
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Turbocharged four-cylinder engines (no more diesel)
Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Sedan or convertible bodystyle
Standard dual-clutch automatic transmission
Standard dual-clutch automatic transmission

The good & the bad

The good

Strong acceleration
Excellent ride quality
Rich interior materials
Audi refinement
Standard leather upholstery

The bad

Styling update barely noticeable
Snug backseat
Numb steering feel
Quattro all-wheel drive eats into trunk room
Options quickly make it expensive
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

88% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 34 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

By JJ
Owns this car
July 17, 2024

Has a great balance of doing all categories well.

Has a great balance of doing all categories well. Quick car with a quick ECU tune. Perfect reliability with zero issues so far at 60,000 miles.
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By I am a supervisor at the post office from SC
Owns this car
June 11, 2023

Audi, Q3 2017 leaking when raining.

I have a 2017 Audi Q3. I bought it two years ago and it presently has 53,000 miles on it. I loved it until I discovered that when it’s raining hard there is a leak on the driver side door. There’s no recalls on it? At this point what should I do?
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 3.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Audi A3?

The 2017 Audi A3 is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Premium (4 styles)
  • Premium Plus (4 styles)
  • Prestige (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Audi A3?

The 2017 Audi A3 offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2017 Audi A3 reliable?

The 2017 Audi A3 has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Audi A3 owners.

Is the 2017 Audi A3 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Audi A3. 88.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 34 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.6

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