Audi A3
The A3 is the most affordable model in Audi's lineup. It’s offered as a sedan and a cabriolet for 2019, the Sportback e-tron variant having been retired. The sedan is available with front-wheel and all-wheel drivetrains, while the latter is standard in the cabriolet. A turbocharged, 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine equips the A3 as well as the sporty S3, and the RS 3 benefits from a five-cylinder turbo that develops 400 horsepower. The cabriolet’s power top can be lowered in 17 seconds.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 80% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 79% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
What's new in 2019
N/A
Pros
- Good quality materials and finish
- Powerful and flexible engine with great sound
- Solid handling (RS 3)
- Audi virtual cockpit is superb
- Impeccable driving ergonomics
Cons
- Rear seats are right and hard to access
- Firm and noisy ride (RS 3)
- Braking initially too abrupt (RS 3)
- Wide center console gets in the way
- Sportback e-tron is expensive and not very competitive