Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI 150 S Line 4dr S Tronic [Tech Pack] Review

Category: Executive car

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Fuel type:
diesel
Gearbox:
semi-auto
Doors:
4 doors
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RRP£38,425
Review

The Audi A3 Saloon impresses with its agility in corners, comfortable ride and respectable fuel efficiency. A mid-life facelift has given it a sharper, more luxurious interior, but if you prioritise spaciousness and cruising performance, an Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series might warrant the extra investment. If you do buy an A3 Saloon, we recommend the 35 TFSI petrol engine with Sport trim.

S Line benefits from includes 18in alloy wheels, sports suspension, S line front and rear bumpers, stainless steel pedals, a flat-bottom steering wheel and customisable multi-colour interior lighting, and a rear bench that folds in a 40/20/40 split.

The 148bhp 2.0-litre has more grunt than the 35 TFSI but raw performance is similar, with 0-62mph taking 8.1 seconds.


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Key information

Doors4
Seats5
0-62 MPH8.1 seconds
Fuel TypeDiesel
GearboxSEMI-AUTO

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

56.5

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

425

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

130

g/km

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