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Audi A3
Mandai score
8/10
Typical price
KSh 28,000,004,500,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
A3 1.4 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,343 mm (Sportback) / 4,495 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Boot space
380 L (Sportback) / 425 L (Saloon)
Kerb weight
1,280 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (30 TFSI)
Power
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
Top speed
224 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
17.5 km/L (1.4T) / 18.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
City
14.5 km/L (1.4T) / 15.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
Highway
20.5 km/L (1.4T) / 21.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
Tank size
50 L
CO₂ emissions
119 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi A3 (8V Facelift / 8Y Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Sportback / 4-Door Saloon
Seating capacity
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Engine sizes
1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Quattro AWD
Ground clearance
140 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: 1.4L and 1.5L engines qualify for lowest KRA tax bracket.
- Premium Virtual Cockpit interior: 12.3-inch digital display with MMI touch navigation.
- Excellent 17.5+ km/L fuel economy: Frugal turbo petrol technology with Cylinder on Demand.
- Elegant Saloon & Sportback options: High executive style and strong local market demand.
What’s not so good
- 140 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch maintenance: Demands regular transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km.