2022 Audi A3 vs. 2023 Audi A3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Audi A3 and 2023 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 2022 Audi A3 and the 2023 Audi A3.
In comparing the 2022 Audi A3's and the 2023 Audi A3's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Audi A3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Audi A3 and 2023 Audi A3 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Audi A3's and the 2023 Audi A3's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Audi A3 is a better car than the 2023 Audi A3.
Pricing: A used 2022 Audi A3 ranges from $23,995 to $32,996 while a used 2023 Audi A3 is priced between $27,605 to $36,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2022 Audi A3 and the 2023 Audi A3 both lose 48.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A3 is 8.2 out of 10. Audi A3 is ranked 9 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi A3 is 7.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2022 Audi A3 and the 2023 Audi A3 makes 201 horsepower. Both the A3 and the A3 are rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Audi A3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$46,042
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$27,300 - $76,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$35,555 - $44,959
Starting MSRP:
$35,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$47,644
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$31,300 - $78,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,636
Price Range:
$23,995 - $32,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$42,174
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$26,168 - $79,152
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
191
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
35,123
# Good or Great Deals:
67
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,167
Price Range:
$27,605 - $36,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$48,059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$30,915 - $87,540
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
178
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
33,360
# Good or Great Deals:
88
Audi A3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Audi A3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Audi A3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.1 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2023 Audi A3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7.1 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 15.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1 - 18.8
Audi A3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
26 out of / 36Ranking
31 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Ranking
35 out of / 36Audi A3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
26 out of / 36Ranking
31 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Ranking
35 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 Audi A3 Trim Levels
Premium 40 TFSI, Premium Plus 40 TFSI, Prestige 40 TFSI, quattro Premium 40 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 40 TFSI, quattro Prestige 40 TFSI
2023 Audi A3 Trim Levels
Premium 40 TFSI, Premium Plus 40 TFSI, quattro Premium 40 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 40 TFSI
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
201 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 38 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 38 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
10.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
10.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3329 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
176.9 inches
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3318 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
176.9 inches
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Atoll Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Atoll Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment Beige w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Santos Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment Beige w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Santos Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching