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: Sport
Sport has the same infotainment system, LED headlights and rear parking sensors as the Technik trim, but adds 17in alloy wheels, leather seats, dual-zone climate control and 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats.
Engine: 35 TDI
35 TDI is noticeably stronger than the 30 TDI, proving particularly relaxed on motorway runs
Key information
Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH8.4 seconds
Fuel TypeDiesel
GearboxSEMI-AUTO
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure
60.1
Boot CapacityHow much space is there?
380
litres
EmissionsOfficial emissions rating
122
g/km
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