2009 Audi A3 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2009 Audi A3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2009 Audi A3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.2L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $19.60 |
2009 Audi A3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 28 | 30 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,400 | US$3,400 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,430 | $3,430 | $3,430 | $3,920 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2009 Audi A3
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (23), power train (15) and service brakes (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V082000 | 2018-01-30 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the... |
| 16V913000 | 2016-12-20 | electronic stability control (esc) | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability... |
| 16V079000 | 2016-02-10 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
| 09V377000 | 2009-09-30 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING... |
| 09V333000 | 2009-08-20 | power train:automatic transmission | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2009 Audi A3?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2009 Audi A3 for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2009 Audi A3, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on the A3
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 48 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, power train and service brakes. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Reading the spec sheet
Its 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 6-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
Fuel use is rated 9.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 29 litres. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $51.45 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who the A3 suits
It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Size and space
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. Luggage space is 566 litres, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. If the A3 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2009 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$3,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $171.50 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.15 in fuel.
Want a price?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2009 Audi A3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2009 Audi A3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2009 Audi A3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2009 Audi A3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2009 Audi A3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2009 Audi A3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2009 Audi A3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3430.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.