For This is the most economical petrol engine in the range, averaging almost 50mpg. S line models look the part, thanks to sportier bumpers and wheels and lowered suspension. There’s lots of smart metal trim, plus cloth and leather upholstery for the seats.

Against This is the slowest petrol model in the range, so the performance hardly lives up to the promise of the S line trim.

Audi A3 Cabriolet

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

This is a good version of the car, but performance from the 1.2 engine is only adequate, so we reckon it's worth digging a bit deeper for a 1.8-litre car.

What Car? readers say

4


Key facts

0–60mph
12.2 secs
Top speed
118 mph
Average mpg
49.6
Tank range
600 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Chopping the roof off Audi’s A3 hatchback doesn’t make it a better car, but somehow the Cabriolet version just feels ‘right’. Many rivals have a metal roof, but the A3’s fabric hood gives superb refinement, steals less boot space and drops down around three times quicker.

Admittedly, the A3’s body wobbles a little more than rivals with a hard top, but it drives well enough and most of the engines give good pace. For us, the 1.8 TFSI is the cream of the crop, blending decent pace with reasonable running costs.

Entry-level trim keeps the price down, but you have to unclip the roof manually and you’ll probably want to add a couple of choice options. Sport trim is our favourite; it features a fully electric roof and wants for little.

Extras on S line models include a bodykit, but prices are rather high. It goes without saying that a car this desirable will hold its value spectacularly well.

Reader test team says:

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S line 2dr

Had this about 18 months. Overall really like this car, more practical than you might think - family days out for 4 are practical if you pack…

Iain Ansell

4 out of 5 stars
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