Car financing: 2017 Audi A3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 6.9 to 9.1 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
- 6.9 to 9.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2017 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.
2017 Audi A3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.2 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.6 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 6.9 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Electric range | 612 km | Not rated | Not rated |
| CO₂ | 98 g/km | 192 g/km | 214 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $10.70 | $12.71 | $14.11 |
2017 Audi A3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 33 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 36 | 35 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 34 | 29 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 41 | 35 | 31 |
| Charge at 240 V | 2.5 hours | ||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$2,350 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,140 | $2,542 | $2,822 |
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 2017 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 71 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (30), fuel/propulsion system (15) and electrical system (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V110000 | 2024-02-14 | fuel system, gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a... |
| 21V198000 | 2021-03-22 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied. |
| 19V474000 | 2019-06-19 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the... |
| 17V508000 | 2017-08-16 | engine and engine cooling:engine | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall. |
| 17V196000 | 2017-03-22 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2017 Audi A3 for buyers
No 2017 Audi A3 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2017 Audi A3, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. NHTSA has 71 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The numbers in plain words
The 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It is a plug-in hybrid: it runs on electricity for a short distance, then on gas like a regular hybrid. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 6.9 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 21 litres. It can cover about 612 km on electricity before switching to gas. Driving 300 km costs roughly $32.10 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
When the A3 makes sense
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
What to expect from the A3
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The EPA lists 396 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Try before you buy
Drive the A3 on your commute before you commit to it. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2017 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $10.70 in fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Ready to ask?
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 2017 Audi A3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2017 Audi A3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 Audi A3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 Audi A3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Audi A3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2140.00.
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.