Audi A3 Sportback Price in Kenya and full review

Audi A3 Sportback price in Kenya is starting from shillings 1.7 million for a model that is around 7 years old, new model will cost more than that while older ones are below the above price. To have a clear picture of how much you will need in order to own a certain model of the Audi A3 in Kenya, continue reading below.

Introduction to the Audi A3

The Audi A3 Sportback is a hatchback vehicle that can come as a good family car. For anyone looking for information about the vehicle, you are in the right place. We will the full specifications of the new model Audi A3 Sportback and also see the market prices of the various models of A3 in Kenya.

The car is among those that have been in production for decades. The executive small family car has been in the market since 1996 and it is manufactured by the German automobile company Audi AG. The direct competitors are also European-made vehicles and they include the BMW 1 Series and the Volkswagen Golf.

Other Audi cars in the A series include Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A1, Audi A7 and Audi A8

Audi A3 Sportback price in Kenya

You can also buy this car from dealers in major towns in Kenya including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and Nairobi. Below are the prices of models of this car that have been used abroad.

Model year	Price range
2015	Ksh 1,700,000 to 2,700,000,000
2016	Ksh 2,600,000 to 3,400,000
2017	Ksh 3,200,000 to 3,900,000
2018	Ksh 3,600,000 to 4,300,000
2019	Ksh 4,000,000 to 4,800,000
2020	Ksh 4,600,000 to 5,600,000
2021	N/A
2022	From Ksh 5,800,000

If the above models are above your budget, you might consider going for a locally used one. Just ensure the one you pick is well maintained to avoid losing cash and buying problems. Below are the prices of locally used Audi A3.

Model year	Price range
2008	From Ksh 600,000
2009	From Ksh 720,000
2010	From Ksh 830,000
2011	From Ksh 950,000
2012	From Ksh 1,000,000
2013	From Ksh 1,100,000
2014	From Ksh 1,200,000

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Audi A3 Sportback Specifications

As a luxury family car, the Audi A3 is fitted with features to help it leave up to its designation. We will cover these specs below so that you can easily decide if this is what you want and if the cost is worth it. There are various trim levels, the higher you climb, the more features there are. These trim levels include the S line, Sport, Technic and Vorsprung.

1. Audi A3 Exterior

The car has the shape of a hatchback but with the Audi signature design on it. This brings out a small car with classy looks.

Here are the exterior specs of the Audi A3:

The car comes with 5 doors(two at the front and three at the back)
It has a ground clearance of up to 6.5 inches, this is the size recommended on Kenyan roads. This might however mean cruising huge bumps will be a problem when heavy loaded
For an A3 with a Horsepower of above 150hp, the front and rear suspensions are separated giving an even better driving experience
At the front is a large-sized grill with the Audi logo
This hatchback comes with 16 inches to 19 inches alloy wheels
Audi A3 has LED headlights
A sunroof is available on some trims
Lastly, there are different colors to choose from

2. Audi A3 Interior

The interior of the vehicle is another great selling point, especially for clients looking for a comfortable family car.

Below is what you get on the inside:

The car comes with 5 seats(two front and three on the second row)
The interior is partly leather
The legroom and headroom of the vehicle are good
A3 has a good boot space too, if you want to increase the luggage space, just fold the backseats
When you fold the back seats you get an even bigger luggage space
The Bang & Olufsen music is fitted on high trims
The car has easy to use child seat anchors
The middle seat on the second row can be converted into an armrest with cupholders
In the cabin, you will find different storage spaces, this includes the cupholders, center box, door bins, glove box and the seat jacket pockets
On the dashboard is a touch screen infotainment system that was controlled through a swivel knob in previous models
You also get a digital driver display in the recent models
The steering is adjustable and telescopic

3. Audi A3 Engine specs

Just like most Audi cars, there are different engine options to choose from.

Here is a list of engine specs for the Audi A3:

For the engine capacities, you have the following options; 1.0 L petrol turbocharged with a power of up to 110hp, a 1.5 L petrol turbocharged engine giving power of up to 150hp, 2.0 L turbocharged petrol engine up to 310hp, 2.0 L diesel giving up to 115hp and 2.0 L diesel engine giving up to 150hp
For an A3, you choose between an automatic and manual transmission
Both 2WD(Front Wheel Drive) and 4WD options are available
Fuel consumption is between 11 km/l to 23 Km/l depending on the engine, driving style and the terrain you are driving on
Lastly, Audi A3 has a tank capacity of 50 Liters

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The vehicle is a good choice for someone looking for a premium family car or a comfortable point A to point B car. The fuel consumption is good and it will be easy to run in terms of fueling.

While the price of the car is high, it is still worth considering since it comes with a semi-luxury interior and has a good fuel economy. The car is best suitable for family use or for a young driver who is not planning to go offroad.

Bottomline

If you have Ksh 1.7 million or more, you will be able to own an Audi A3, the price of the A3 in Kenya will however vary with the model year and those that are locally owned are now below the 1.7 million mark. For the running cost, you will have to have a little higher budget especially when it comes to maintenance, the fuel economy is average.