For Performance is strong and running costs aren't prohibitively high. Standard kit includes all you'd expect, such as dual-zone climate control and a fully electric roof.

Against This is very desirable, but you're paying an awful lot of money for what is essentially a small hatchback with the roof chopped off. Sport models' lowered suspension brings a rather firm ride.

Audi A3 Cabriolet

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

This is a very desirable car, with strong performance, reasonable running costs and decent kit. This version is a great all-rounder and - for us - the best in the range.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control £220
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Not Available
Heated Seats £255
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror £125
Engine & Transmission
Auto £1,480
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD £325
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £510
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit £395
Satellite navigation £655
Leather Seats £1,040
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth £250
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Not Available
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Not Available
Rear Parking Sensor £305
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers £330
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Pack Only
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Cruise control £220
Heated Seats £255
Power Folding Mirror £125
Auto £1,480
Multi CD £325
Metallic paint £510
Hands Free Phone Kit £395
Satellite navigation £655
Leather Seats £1,040
Bluetooth £250
Rear Parking Sensor £305
Rain Sensing Wipers £330
Total Price: £25,980
Running costs
Town mpg 31.7
Out of town mpg 51.4
Average mpg 42.2
Tank capacity (litres) 55
CO2 Rating (g/km) 156
Carbon offset cost £23
Green rating G
Insurance group 27
Typical insurance £741.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 42%
Typical contract hire £374.00
Pence per mile 59
Servicing costs - 3 years £671.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr/RAC Breakdown
Three-year cost£21,457
Company car tax
Percentage charge 22
Benefit in kind £5,667.00
Tax payable 20% £1,133.00
Tax payable 40% £2,267.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Open
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Engine (cc/type) 1798/4
Number of Valves 16
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 158/5000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 184
Engine position F
Driven wheels Front
Length (mm) 4238
Width (mm) 1765
Height (mm) 1424
Front headroom (mm) 930
Front legroom (mm) 1050
Rear headroom (mm) 910
Rear kneeroom (mm) 620
Boot space (min ltr) 260
Boot space (max ltr) 674
Turning circle (m) 10.7
Towing weight (kg) 1400
Kerb weight (kg) 1425
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 8.2
Max speed (mph) 135
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection 4 stars
Child protection 3 stars
Pedestrian protection 1 stars

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