2012 Audi A3
2012

Audi
A3

Starting at N/A USD | 0

200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
Horsepower
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Performance

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Safety

Safety

Connectivity

Connectivity

Comfort

Comfort

Interior Space

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

200 hp
Horsepower
207 ft-lb
Torque
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
S
Transmission
2012 Audi A3 performance
2012 Audi A3 interior

Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency7.5 - 9.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity55.0 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

5
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,046 mm
Front Legroom
884 mm
Rear Legroom

Climate Control

Heated Front Seats

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Power Driver Seat
Lumbar Support

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

Bluetooth

Satellite Radio

AM/FM Stereo

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags

Stability

Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist

Monitoring

Tire Pressure Monitor

Security

Security System
Child Safety Locks
2012 Audi A3 front safety E
2012 Audi A3 front safety E
2012 Audi A3 front safety E
2012 Audi A3 front safety EDETAIL
2012 Audi A3 front safety EDETAIL
2012 Audi A3 front safety FBDG
2012 Audi A3 front safety FQ
2012 Audi A3 front safety FQ

Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

14 ft1"
4.29m

Width

6 ft6.5"
1.99m

Height

4 ft8"
1.42m

Wheelbase

8 ft5.5"
2.58m

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2012 Audi A3 exterior FBDG
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2012 Audi A3 exterior RBDG
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2012 Audi A3 exterior W

Colors

Express yourself.

Brilliant Red
#FF0000
Ice Silver Metallic
#C3C3C3
Ibis White
#FFFFFF
Scuba Blue Metallic
#2E3F59
Meteor Gray Pearl Effect
#111E26
Monza Silver Metallic
#7F8384
Lava Gray Pearl Effect
#141414
Deep Sea Blue Pearl Effect
#2F354F
Brilliant Black
#000000

Trim Levels

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4dr HB Man FrontTrak 2.0T Progressiv

4dr HB Man FrontTrak 2.0T Progressiv

$34,100
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.0L/121
Horsepower200 hp
Torque207 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City10.4 L/100 km
Highway6.7 L/100 km
Combined6.7 - 10.4 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,293 mm
Width1,994 mm
Height1,422 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Curb Weight1,460 kg
Ground Clearance102 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,046 mm
Rear Leg Room884 mm
Front Head Room998 mm
Rear Head Room937 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr HB S tronic FrontTrak 2.0T Progressiv

4dr HB S tronic FrontTrak 2.0T Progressiv

$35,750
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.0L/121
Horsepower200 hp
Torque207 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionS

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City9.4 L/100 km
Highway6.9 L/100 km
Combined6.9 - 9.4 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,293 mm
Width1,994 mm
Height1,422 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Curb Weight1,495 kg
Ground Clearance102 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,046 mm
Rear Leg Room884 mm
Front Head Room998 mm
Rear Head Room937 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr HB S tronic FrontTrak TDI Progressiv

4dr HB S tronic FrontTrak TDI Progressiv

$37,100
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineDiesel I4
Displacement2.0L/121
Horsepower140 hp
Torque236 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionS

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeDiesel
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City6.7 L/100 km
Highway4.7 L/100 km
Combined4.7 - 6.7 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,293 mm
Width1,994 mm
Height1,422 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Curb Weight1,505 kg
Ground Clearance102 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,046 mm
Rear Leg Room884 mm
Front Head Room998 mm
Rear Head Room937 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr HB S tronic quattro 2.0T Progressiv

4dr HB S tronic quattro 2.0T Progressiv

$37,500
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.0L/121
Horsepower200 hp
Torque207 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionS

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City9.6 L/100 km
Highway7.5 L/100 km
Combined7.5 - 9.6 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,293 mm
Width1,994 mm
Height1,422 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Curb Weight1,570 kg
Ground Clearance102 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,046 mm
Rear Leg Room884 mm
Front Head Room998 mm
Rear Head Room937 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

43 complaints reported to NHTSA

43
Total Reports
1
Crashes
0
Injuries
2
Fires

Most Common Issues

AIR BAGS
31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1

Recent Reports

ODI #11468825
Jun 11, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The tail light bulbs melts plastic and can cause fire. My light indicator came on. When I checked the bulb, the internal structure was melted. I ordered exact model from a junk yard. When I received, I noticed it had the same issue and the internal structure was melting from heat of light bulb. Both Left and Right Tail light structures were melting. Potential fire hazard.
Incident: Jun 1, 2022VIN: WAUKEAFM4CA***
ODI #11446150
Jan 4, 2022
AIR BAGS
air bag came on in dash. even though the air bag was recalled and fixed by dealer
Incident: Aug 4, 2021VIN: waubeafm2ca***
ODI #11229869
Jul 7, 2019
AIR BAGS
THIS CAR WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED IN 2012 AND THEREFORE NO LONGER NEEDS THE AIRBAG RECALL TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. PLEASE REMOVE THIS RECALL NOTICE FROM THE DATABASE.
Incident: Nov 1, 2012VIN: WAUMFAFM0CA***
ODI #11193835
Apr 4, 2019
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V079000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI CARLSBAD (5425 PASEO DEL NORTE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008, (760) 438-9490) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Incident: Feb 1, 2019VIN: ***
ODI #11156978
Dec 8, 2018
Crash
AIR BAGS
I HAVE HAD A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET IT REPLACED AT AUDI SINCE 2016, I HAVE SENT EMAILS TO THE GENERAL MANAGER AND THEY KEPT SAYING "THEY DO NOT HAVE THE AIRBAGS IN STOCK". I HAVE TRIED ANOTHER AUID AND GERT THE SAME ANSWER.
Incident: Aug 1, 2016VIN: WAUKFAFMCA0***
ODI #11150977
Nov 12, 2018
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED RECALL INFORMATION FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG IN MY VEHICLE. - I CALLED AUDI STEVENS CREEK 888-462-7410 AS INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE REPAIR - AUDI SAID THEY ARE NOT DOING THE REPAIR AS NO AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED BY AUDI AMERICA - THERE IS NO ETA WHEN REPAIR MAY BE DONE THE STEVENS CREEK AUDI DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO SCHEDULE MY AIRBAG REPAIR. AUDI CLAIMS AIRBAGS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE AUDI A3 VEHICLES. AUDI'S INABILITY TO REPAIR THE AIRBAG AS REQUIRED BY THE SAFETY RECALL SHOULD BE NOTED IN THE FILE IN CASE ANYTHING SHOULD HAPPEN TO ME OR MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING. AUDI WILL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES FOR THEIR INABILITY TO PROVIDE THE AIRBAG REPAIR IN A TIMELY MANOR. THANK YOU, [XXX] VIN: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Incident: Nov 12, 2018VIN: WAUPEAFM0CA***
ODI #11150212
Nov 8, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CARBON BUILDUP ON FUEL INJECTORS AFTER 60K, DEALERSHIP IS DENYING EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. IT'S COMMON ISSUE WITH DI ENGINES, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE.
Incident: Nov 2, 2018VIN: WAUBEAFM0DA***
ODI #11141322
Oct 18, 2018
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (RUSNAK PASADENA AUDI, 267 W COLORADO BOULEVARD, PASADENA, CA 91105) CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Incident: Mar 19, 2018VIN: WAUKEAFM3CA***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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