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Audi A3

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.

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

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 63rd
Build Quality: 10th
Running Costs: 43rd
Performance: 28th
Braking: 34th
Ride Quality: 72nd
Handling: 53rd
Practicality: 59th
Comfort: 83rd
Ease of Driving: 47th

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.

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