Overall Average Rating: 85.63%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 44th

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.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 11th)

A solid showing sees Audi hold on to its 11th position. Drivers said their cars were the third best built in the country, while the maker was also in the top 10 in the braking and performance charts.

Overall Average:
4.294
85.88%
32nd in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy a Audi A3 again
4.05
81%
31st in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Audi A3 again
4.75
95%
21st in Driver Power 2010
Performance:
4.3
86%
27th in Driver Power 2010
Braking:
4.423
88.46%
30th in Driver Power 2010
Handling:
4.266
85.32%
37th in Driver Power 2010
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

The Audi A3 Sportback with 1.4 TFSI engine and DSG gearbox gives an excellent blend of style, practicality , handling and performance with a relatively low depreciation rate. It's size is a perfect compromise between being small enough for parking in multi-storey car parks etc and agility in handling yet large enough to provide passenger comfort over long journeys. A great everyday car that puts a smile on my face when I use it for commuting and pleasure.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Delighted with all aspects of the car. Excellent performance, build quality, the styling is sophisticated and has not aged. I have been driving for 35 years and it's the first car I have owned that I have not wanted to change within a couple of years of ownership!

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

A good car, eats up miles with ease with good performance and economy, the conservative styling still looks good despite being 14 years old. A bit cramped for 4 but overall it has coped with everything I expected the car to acheive.

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 4/5
04-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

Very well built, quiet, economical, excellent DSG gearbox makes it very relaxing to drive and is great fun to use in manual mode when you feel like a more sporty drive.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Good small quality car. Suspension on S Line version too firm but to be expected as other models available.

Don't like engine cut-out when braking and ESP

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 4/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

My car is a 1.4 Turbo and I am very impressed with the performance and economy it achieves. After nearly 2 years ownership I have no negative comments.

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Overall a great car, but the engine can be noisy and sometimes the brakes don't inspire confidence.

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 3/5 Handling: 3/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Has more than lived up to my expectations so far. Overall, it's the best car I've ever owned.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
S-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

Considering its age it remains a very pleasant car to drive with good economy & performance

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 4/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

An all rounder - good performance, ecomony, boot size, able to carry 5 adults comfortably.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

Rock solid reliable car that doesn't get treated very well but NEVER fails to perform

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 3/5 Handling: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

you pay more you get more the quality you get with Audi i think justifies the price

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 3/5 Handling: 4/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Awesome performance, understated Q car, excellent value and build quality,

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

The absolute best you can get for this price bracket

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

practicality coupled with above avergae performance.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Almost exactly what I expected when I bought it.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

It's stunning and a delight to drive

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Meets expectations, nothing further

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 3/5
W-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

A top car I would buy another.

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

The best car I have owned

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

A joy to drive

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 3/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Perfect

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5