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Overview

The 2025 A3 sedan is the smallest car Audi offers in North America yet despite its minuscule size this little four-door gives a vibrant driving experience, one that's evocative of what you'll find in the brand's bigger sports sedans. A 201-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder produces little pep, but runs smoothly and is eager to rev. For extra performance, try the S3 (reviewed separately) which amps things up substantially with an additional 127 horsepower and sharper handling. All A3 variants come with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive. The inside is big for two adults but snug for four, and the trunk is less capacious than that of rivals such as the Acura Integra and the BMW 2-series Gran Coupe. If you're a lover of tech features the A3 provides, however, with a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen occupying ideal spots on the dashboard. Audi also provides numerous of driver-assistance systems if you're seeking to drive with digital training wheels. We aren't, so we like the A3's fun handling. Luckily Audi provides you the option of switching off the assist capabilities when you don't require their involvement.

What's New for 2025?

The A3 receives a modest style change for 2025 that includes adjustments to the car's grille, headlights, bumpers, wheels, and rear diffuser. The new look is somewhat sportier than before and that motif is carried over to the inside where silver trim now adorns the air vents, new interior lighting components have been installed, and ornamental fabric trim pieces have been placed throughout the design. Despite the stylistic enhancements, the only update to the A3's powertrain for 2025 is a touch more torque, so performance should be around the same as last year's model.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

2025 Audi A3

The pricing of the 2025 Audi A3 starts at $39,495 and goes up to $42,095 depending on the model and extras.

We recommend the mid-range Premium Plus model, as the increased features give a significant return on the minor price increase. Included are adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, memory seat and mirror settings for the driver, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and passive keyless entry.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

A3 customers won’t lose any sleep wondering which engine to pick, as the 201-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a 48-volt hybrid system and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox is the lone choice. All-wheel drive is standard. The chassis is agile and reactive enough to make commuting fun, and it gives a good ride over most surfaces—though you won’t mistake it for a real sports sedan. If you're seeking for heightened performance and quicker reflexes we suggest you to explore the 328-horsepower S3, which shaves nearly 2 seconds off the A3’s 6.0-second 60-mph speed.

0–60-MPH Times

We previously tested an A3 and pushed it to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, but a minor boost in torque output for 2025 may make the current model speedier than before.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The A3 obtains EPA ratings of 24 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined. In our hands, however, the all-wheel-drive A3 topped its official EPA score, earning a healthy 40 mpg on C/D’s 200-mile, 75-mph highway fuel-economy test route. For more information about the A3's fuel efficiency, see the EPA's website.

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Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

2025 Audi A3

The inside of the 2025 A3 aims to merge modern tech and infotainment with traditional European car design features with mixed results. The seating position is great, the optional sport seats include quilted seating surfaces and faux-suede trimming, and a line of stitching on the dash provides a bit of visual elegance. Unfortunately, their efforts are overshadowed by the odd nub of a shift lever, a cumbersome multi-function audio control, and more than a little harsh plastic trim. Comfort for the driver and passenger is sufficient, but if you’re searching for inventive or extensive storage solutions, you’ll be disappointed. That yet, the A3's 10.9 cubic feet of trunk capacity is ample for an ordinary grocery store load or a weekend's worth of luggage.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The A3 incorporates a digital instrument cluster; a 10.3-inch display is standard but can be upgraded to a bigger 12.3-inch one as part of the Technology package. Opting for the Tech package also offers navigation and gives the option to display the navigation map in the middle of the instrument cluster. It also includes traffic-sign recognition, a Bang and Olufsen audio system, and six months of Audi Connect Plus, 4G LTE wi-fi access. Mercifully, the A3 forgoes the brand's innovative dual-screen layout that makes temperature settings and vehicle driving-mode changes a digital affair. On the other hand, the car's single-screen design cuts out the new Audi app store that supports services like as Spotify, Amazon Music, and the like. It’s available on the remainder of the lineup, so tech-dependent customers may opt to examine the A4 or other models.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Driver-assistance technology is featured significantly on the A3, with fundamentals such automated emergency braking, frontal collision warning, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams offered on all variants. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic warning, rear emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors, and park assist are all available. For additional information about the A3's crash-test results, see the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety elements include: