2015 Audi A3 vs. 2016 Audi A3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Audi A3 and 2016 Audi A3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Audi A3 and the 2016 Audi A3.
When comparing the 2015 Audi A3's and the 2016 Audi A3's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Audi A3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Audi A3 and 2016 Audi A3 have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Audi A3's and the 2016 Audi A3's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Audi A3 is a better car than the 2016 Audi A3.
Pricing: A used 2015 Audi A3 ranges from $9,172 to $19,998 while a used 2016 Audi A3 is priced between $10,044 to $21,783.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Audi A3 and the 2016 Audi A3 makes 170 horsepower. Both the A3 and the A3 are rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
38801
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21065 - 62000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
39513
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21065 - 63500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14455
Price Range:
9172 - 19998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
15743
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10007 - 38179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
201
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92389
# Good or Great Deals:
79
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15892
Price Range:
10044 - 21783
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
17722
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10900 - 42047
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
138
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84277
# Good or Great Deals:
68
Audi A3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Audi A3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Audi A3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.5 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Audi A3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.5 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1808088274314263
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 36.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.0112830885657913
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 10.8
Audi A3 Rankings
Not yet available
Audi A3 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2015 Audi A3 Trim Levels
1.8T Premium, 1.8T Premium Plus, 1.8T Prestige, 2.0 Premium Plus TDI, 2.0 Premium TDI, 2.0 Prestige TDI, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
2016 Audi A3 Trim Levels
1.8T Premium, 1.8T Premium Plus, 1.8T Prestige, 2.0 Premium Plus TDI, 2.0 Premium TDI, 2.0 Prestige TDI, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
200 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
200 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
45.7 inches
Cargo Space:
9.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
45.7 inches
Cargo Space:
9.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3373 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
175.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3373 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
175.4 inches
Wheelbase:
102.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Scuba Blue Metallic
Brown
Beluga Brown Metallic
Gray
Dakota Gray Metallic / Florett Silver Metallic / Lotus Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Red
Brilliant Red / Shiraz Red Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Scuba Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dakota Gray Metallic / Florett Silver Metallic / Lotus Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Red
Brilliant Red
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Titanium Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Titanium Gray
