Auto loans: 2010 Audi A3
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.4 to 10.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.4 to 10.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
Rent a 2010 Audi A3 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2010 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 | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-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 | Diesel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.1 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 198 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.47 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.50 |
2010 Audi A3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 29 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| 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$3,000 | US$3,400 | US$3,400 | US$3,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $3,430 | $3,430 | $3,500 |
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 2010 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 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system (16), air bags (13) and power train (11). 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... |
| 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. |
| 11V490000 | 2011-10-03 | fuel system, diesel | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009... |
| 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.
The 2010 Audi A3 for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2010 Audi A3 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2010 Audi A3 for buyers, in plain words.
What to check on the A3
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
The numbers in plain words
Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. It runs on diesel, sold at most highway stations. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated 7.4 L/100 km combined: about 22 litres every 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $114.70 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,000 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the A3 makes sense
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Room inside
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. The EPA measures its luggage space at 566 litres, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Rent it for a week first
Try the A3 on your commute, then decide. Drive the A3 on your commute before you commit to it. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $114.70 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
When you know your dates
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 2010 Audi A3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2010 Audi A3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2010 Audi A3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2010 Audi A3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2010 Audi A3?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2010 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 2010 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 2010 Audi A3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,000 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2294.00.
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.