Audi A3 2008 fuel consumption

Audi A3 from 2008 to 2013 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 26% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 27% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 24% higher. Starting from 2008 Audi A3 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was slightly above industry average, at 2011 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	Audi A3	All carmakers	Audi A3
2008	+12%	+17%	+13%	+10%
Show all years
2009	+14%	+17%	+14%	+12%
2010	+16%	+18%	+16%	+12%
2011	+19%	+17%	+19%	+12%
2012	+21%	+17%	+23%	+12%
2013	+23%	+17%	+27%	+10%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Audi A3.

2008 - 2013

Audi A3 2008 Sportback 8PA hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	28.5 MPG 8.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+19%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	44.5 MPG 5.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	39.6 MPG 5.9 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+13%

Audi A3 2008 specs Audi A3 service info and schedule

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi A3 2008 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Audi A3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 6% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Audi A3 fuel economy is slightly better than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI 140 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Audi A3 with 1.4 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Audi A3 2008 1.4 TFSI 125 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.2 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2010 1.2 TFSI 105 HP manual	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+24%
Audi A3 2010 1.2 TFSI 105 HP automatic	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km
1.4 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2008 1.4 TFSI 125 HP manual	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+15%
Audi A3 2008 1.4 TFSI 125 HP automatic	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+21%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2008 1.6 102 HP automatic	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km	28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+24%
Audi A3 2008 1.6 102 HP manual	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+10%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Audi A3 2009 1.6 TDI 90 HP manual	52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+24%
Audi A3 2009 1.6 TDI 105 HP manual	56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+29%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI 160 HP manual	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+19%
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI 160 HP automatic	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+25%
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI 160 HP 4x4 manual	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+7%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Audi A3 2008 1.9 TDI 105 HP manual	48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km+12%
Audi A3 2008 1.9 TDI 105 HP automatic	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km-2%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 HP manual	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km	26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+22%
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI quattro 200 HP 4x4 automatic	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km	24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km+25%
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 HP automatic	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km	24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km+32%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual	46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+6%
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI 140 HP automatic	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+19%
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI quattro 140 HP 4x4 manual	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+7%
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI 170 HP manual	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+12%
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI 170 HP automatic	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+8%
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI quattro 170 HP 4x4 manual	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+14%
3.2 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2008 3.2 quattro 250 HP 4x4 automatic	25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km	22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km+10%

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2008 - 2013

Audi A3 2008 cabrio fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	31.6 MPG 7.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	29.5 MPG 8.0 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+8%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	44.0 MPG 5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+8%

Audi A3 2008 specs Audi A3 service info and schedule

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi A3 2008 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.1 liters per 100 km or 15% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Audi A3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI 140 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.2 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2010 1.2 TFSI 105 HP manual	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+19%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2011 1.4 TFSI 125 HP manual	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+3%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2008 1.6 102 HP manual	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+9%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Audi A3 2009 1.6 TDI 105 HP manual	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km0%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI 160 HP manual	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+10%
Audi A3 2008 1.8 TFSI 160 HP automatic	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+11%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Audi A3 2008 1.9 TDI 105 HP manual	46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km+8%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 HP manual	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km	26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+16%
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TFSI 200 HP automatic	22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km	22.4 MPG 10.5 l/100km+2%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+11%
Audi A3 2008 2.0 TDI 140 HP automatic	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+14%

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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.