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Audi A3 Reviews

Audi A3

Owner verdict (Driver Power 2010):

The car that created the premium hatch sector has had a tough year, slipping 21 places in 12 months.

Although pre-facelift models are now getting on for six years old, these results suggest the Audi isn’t quite hitting the mark.

Comfort, reliability and practicality all came in for criticism, while you also told us the ride quality on British roads could be better.

Overall owner rating :
85.88% (33rd overall in Driver Power 2010)
Owners who would buy a A3 again:
81%
Owners who would buy another Audi again:
95%

Disagree? Tell us about your car in Driver Power 2011
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NEW REVIEWS (7 results)
Audi A3 Sportback
Five-door Audi A3 Sportback is larger than the standard three-door model, and gets unique styling		 May 2012
Audi A3 Cabriolet May 2012
Audi A3 May 2012
Audi A3 Jan 2011
Audi A3 Cabriolet May 2008
Audi A3 TDI e Jan 2008
Audi A3 Dec 2006

FIRST DRIVES (16 results)
New Audi A3
All-new A3 takes hi-tech approach to battling the BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class		 May 2012
Audi A3 1.6 TDI Apr 2010
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S Line Apr 2010
Audi A3 1.6TDI Jan 2010
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 Jul 2009
Audi A3 Sportback Jul 2008
Audi A3 Cabriolet Jan 2008
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Jan 2008
Audi A3 2.0T FSI Sport DSG Jul 2005
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI Aug 2004

LONG TERM TESTS (3 results)
Audi A3 Cabrio: 14,095 miles
THIRD REPORT: We’re loving the fact we can get the top down on our Audi at every opportunity, no matter what the weather...		 Apr 2009
Audi A3 cabrio Oct 2008
Audi A3 Cabriolet Sport Jun 2008

CAR GROUP TESTS (6 results)
New C30 vs Audi A3
Volvo’s revised C30 blends a premium feel with strong eco credentials in DRIVe trim. Is it a better buy than Audi’s new stop-start A3?		 Apr 2010
VW Golf GTD Vs Audi A3 TDI Jul 2009
BMW 116d vs Audi A3 TDIe Jun 2009
Audi A3 vs BMW 1-Series Apr 2008
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sport vs BMW 116i ES vs Mercedes A170 Elegance SE Jan 2008
Premium hatchbacks Nov 2006

USED CAR TESTS (1 result)
Buyer's Guide: Audi A3 (2003-on)
In new car showrooms, it’s one of the strongest premium hatchback choices. But does Audi’s A3 deliver the goods on the second-hand market?		 Mar 2008
 
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