Review
There's no doubt the latest A3 isn't as well finished inside or as polished overall as the previous model, but it still rates well against the premium competition in the form of the BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class. It's comfortable, good to drive, roomy, quiet, with some punchy petrol and diesel engines and a plug-in option coming soon, all of which should stick it on your shopping list.
get the best priceTrim: S line
S line trim is focused on sporty looks; you get even larger wheels (18in), a bodykit, LED headlights, privacy glass, leather upholstery and aluminium interior inlays. You get stiffer sports suspension as standard, although luckily you can revert to regular suspension for no extra charge for a smoother ride.
Engine: 30 TDI
Compared with the more powerful diesel the 30 TDI needs to be worked quite hard if you want to make determined progress
Key information
Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH10.1 seconds
Fuel TypeDiesel
GearboxMANUAL
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure
61.4
Boot CapacityHow much space is there?
380
litres
EmissionsOfficial emissions rating
120
g/km
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