Auto loans: 2012 Audi A3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.4 to 10.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 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
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
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.
2012 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 | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.4 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 | 9.7 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 | $16.97 | $17.15 | $17.50 |
2012 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 | $3,394 | $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 2012 Audi A3
- NHTSA lists 4 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 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (31), electrical system (6) and exterior lighting (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V862000 | 2019-12-04 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring... |
| 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Audi A3 for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 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 2012 Audi A3 for buyers, in plain words.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Specs, explained
The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on diesel, sold at most highway stations. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 22 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.4 L/100 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $114.70. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,000 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
What the A3 is like
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. With 566 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Drive it on your own roads
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
What it costs to run
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.47 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,000 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
One more step
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 2012 Audi A3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Audi A3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Audi A3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Audi A3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Audi A3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 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.