2022 Audi A3 Premium FWD
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- Photo: 2024 Audi A3 8Y front by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AUDI A3 SPORTBACK (Typ 8Y) China (17) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi A3 Sportback S line (8Y, Facelift) – f 09022025 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Audi A3 8Y rear by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Audi A3 interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2022 Audi A3 Premium FWD is a 201-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 7-speed s tronic dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,900 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.
It makes 201 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 221 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).
The A3 measures 176.9 inches long on a 103.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,329 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,900 |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,945 |
| Destination Charge | $1,045 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Inline-4 TFSI w/ 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Boost Pressure | 31.7 psi |
| Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.4 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.75 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.767 |
| 4th Gear | 0.925 |
| 5th Gear | 0.705 |
| 6th Gear | 0.755 |
| 7th Gear | 0.635 |
| Reverse | 2.9 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 29 MPG |
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | McPherson strut front axle |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link rear suspension |
| Turning Diameter | 36.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 306mm (12.0in) x 26mm ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 272mm (10.7in) x 10mm solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x8.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 17x8.0 |
| Tires Front | 225/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | 225/45R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Front Track | 60.7 in |
| Rear Track | 59.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,329 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi A3. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 2, 2022 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
NHTSA campaign 22V823000
Oct 26, 2022 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
NHTSA campaign 22V806000
Aug 29, 2022 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
Consequence: An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.
NHTSA campaign 22V652000
Jul 20, 2022 · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
Consequence: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.
NHTSA campaign 22V515000
Apr 6, 2022 · CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence: An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
NHTSA campaign 22V224000
Oct 20, 2021 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
NHTSA campaign 21V825000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 AUDI A3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.