2022 Audi A3 price and features: Australian pricing of new-gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW 1 Series rival creeps up

Audi Australia’s new-generation A3 will hit local showrooms early next year with the point of entry jumping in price by nearly $10,000.

Kicking off the 2022 line-up is the A3 35 TFSI Sportback priced at $46,300 before on-road costs, some $9700 more than the outgoing model’s range-opening $36,600 30 TFSI.

However, Audi Australia has trimmed its A3 range for 2022, and the new entry-level grade is more comparable to the mid-tier 35 TFSI S of last year, which was priced at $40,700 – making jump in price a more palatable $5600.

Buyers can also opt for the more potent 40 TSFI quattro S line, which is positioned at $52,900 for the five-door Sportback – priced identically to the 40 TFSI quattro S line plus it replaces.

The sedan body style of either aforementioned grade will add a $2500 price premium, making the 2022 versions of the A3 35 TFSI and 40 TFSI quattro S line $6500 and $900 more expensive respectively than their equivalent outgoing variants.

Powering the 35 TFSI is a 110kW/250Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid technology, resulting in a 5.0 and 4.9 litres per 100km for the Sportback and Sedan respectively.

Of note, Audi previously ruled out this 1.5-litre engine in favour of carrying over the 1.4-litre engine from last year, citing the former's priority for the European market, but the decision has seemingly changed.

The 40 TFSI quattro S line meanwhile, make use of a 140kW/320Nm 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, matching the outgoing model’s outputs, and sends drive to all four wheels.

Fuel economy in the 40 TFSI quattro S is measured at 6.7 and 6.6L/100km for the Sportback and sedan.

Standard equipment on the 35 TFSI includes 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, leather-appointed seats, dual-zone climate control, 10.25-inch virtual cockpit instrument display, wireless smartphone charger and powered tailgate for the Sedan only.

Handling multimedia duties is 10.1-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation, digital radio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support (the former able to connect wirelessly).

For safety, Audi has fitted autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist, cruise control, a reversing camera and tyre pressure loss indicator as standard.

Stepping up to the 40 TFSI quattro S line adds Audi Sport 18-inch wheels, drive-mode selector, sports front seats, luggage compartment package, interior ambient lighting and auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

All four variants can be finished in one of 12 exterior colours including Turbo Blue metallic, Python Yellow metallic and Daytona Grey pearl.

2022 Audi A3 pricing before on-road costs

Variant	Transmission	Cost
35 TFSI Sportback	Automatic	$46,300 (+$5600)
35 TFSI Sedan	Automatic	$48,800 (+$6500)
40 TFSI quattro S line Sportback	Automatic	$52,900 (no change)
40 TFSI quattro S line Sedan	Automatic	$55,400 (+$900)