Trade in: 2016 Audi A3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 6.4 to 8.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.4 to 8.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2016 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.
2016 Audi A3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 6.8 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.1 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 6.4 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Electric range | 692 km | Not rated | Not rated |
| CO₂ | 92 g/km | 199.5 g/km | 204.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $9.92 | $13.33 | $13.64 |
2016 Audi A3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.8 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 35 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 39 | 34 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 37 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 44 | 34 | 32 |
| 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$2,225 | US$2,450 | US$2,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,984 | $2,666 | $2,728 |
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 2016 Audi A3
- NHTSA lists 6 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 121 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (52), fuel/propulsion system (22) and electrical system (20). 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... |
| 22V543000 | 2022-07-27 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. |
| 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... |
| 16V647000 | 2016-09-07 | fuel system, gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. |
| 16V642000 | 2016-09-06 | exterior lighting | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2016 Audi A3: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2016 Audi A3; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 2016 Audi A3 for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
What to check on the A3
NHTSA has 121 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
It is powered by the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid, 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. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Fuel use is rated 6.4 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 19 litres. On electricity alone it is rated for about 692 km before the gas engine takes over. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $29.76 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,225 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the A3 suits
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
The A3 in everyday use
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Its 396 litre trunk is enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the A3 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Try the A3 on your commute, then decide.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $9.92 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $99.20 at our price setting.
Get an offer
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2016 Audi A3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Audi A3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Audi A3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Audi A3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Audi A3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,225 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $1984.00.
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.