The A3, a mainstay of Audi's lineup since 2006, is a midsize sedan/wagon with seating up to 5. The Audi A3 has some real zest, surpassing typical horsepower for its class. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2019. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily bypass mud and snow. Audi offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2012 Audi A3 is below average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2012 Audi A3 has a score of 75, implying a 0.049% chance of driver death (4.3% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2012 Audi A3 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0485% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.5432%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0485% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.5432% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2012 Audi A3 is 4% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2012 Audi A3 is 4% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is about as safe as many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2012 Audi A3 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 44 to 89. The 2012 Audi A3 is safer than the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, and the 2012 Buick Verano and less safe than the 2012 Acura TSX and the 2012 Audi A4. It is about as safe as the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, the 2012 Volkswagen GTI, the 2012 Volvo C30, the 2012 Honda CR-V, and the 2012 Volvo S60.
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