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We have 4 reviews of recent Audi A3 models:
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Audi’s smallest RS model is also one of its best
Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
New price:
£61,190 - £70,330
PROS
- Great engine – powerful and sounds charismatic
- Agile and surprisingly comfortable
- High-quality interior
CONS
- Expensive to buy, pricey options
- Irritating steering wheel buttons
- Driving modes can be confusing
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Sharp looks and impressive tech for premium hatchback
Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
New price:
£29,725 - £47,410
PROS
- Highly efficient engine range
- Sharp, desirable exterior design
- High-quality technology
CONS
- Interior space only average
- Some iffy interior materials
- Basic rear suspension on cheaper models
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Accomplished, polished and very grown up
Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
New price:
£48,605 - £54,090
PROS
- Fast acceleration, responsive engine
- Quality interior
- Easy to live with
CONS
- More expensive than a Golf R
- Very firm ride
- Options are expensive...
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Junior Audi saloon that doesn't feel junior
Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
New price:
£30,300 - £44,040
PROS
- Premium looks
- Generous standard equipment
- Good choice of petrol and diesel engines
CONS
- Boot is big, but not that practical
- Pricey options
- Harsh ride on largest wheels
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Older reviews
2012 - 2020
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Used car leader in terms of image and quality
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£2,488 - £20,593
PROS
- Badge and brand appeal
- Strong residual values
- Wide range of trim and engines
CONS
- Expensive parts for a small hatchback
- BMW 1 Series has better steering
- Harsh S Line suspension
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Audi's compact hatch is classy and refined
Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
Used price:
£3,369 - £33,986
PROS
- Wide range of excellent engines available
- Good to drive with smooth ride on most models
- Practical and roomy interior, plus excellent quality
- Fast and luxurious Audi RS 3 Sportback available
CONS
- Higher-spec models can be pricey, as can options
- Some features feel dated next to rivals
- S Line models have a firm ride
- A3 Saloon arguably more stylish
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Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£14,888 - £20,204
PROS
- Prodigious speed
- Cross-country ability
- Build quality
- Exhaust sound
CONS
- Purchase price
- Dull handling
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Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£8,162 - £16,888
PROS
- Great engine
- Excellent handling
- Smart interior
- Comfortable seats
CONS
- Expensive optional extras
- Boot not huge
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2003 - 2013
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Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£8,170 - £12,959
PROS
Tons of grips, impressive amounts of power, practical five-door layout
CONS
Steering is too light, difficult to buy due to limited production numbers
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Like a Golf, but posh – sporty three door A3 is an appealing used buy
Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£539 - £5,959
PROS
- Supreme build quality
- Efficient petrol engines
- Upmarket, sporty image
CONS
- Diesels fall foul of ULEZ
- Three door only (Sportback has five)
- Very basic if you don't find right options
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Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£673 - £6,806
PROS
Stylish looks, refined and comfortable, five-door practicality, excellent build quality
CONS
Not particularly involving to drive, poor levels of standard equipment given the price tag
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Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£3,377 - £11,454
PROS
Supremely effective at covering ground quickly, excellent build quality, understated image
CONS
A little too clinical, lacks feelgood factor of rivals, harsh high-speed ride
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1996 - 2003
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Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
PROS
Well built, pleasant to drive, still fashionable
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2012 - 2020
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Compact saloon looks great and is well built
Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£4,035 - £36,000
PROS
- Smart styling with neat proportions
- Excellent build quality throughout
- Wide range of engines to choose
- Surprisingly big boot
CONS
- Not as engaging as rivals
- Rear seat space
- Some models pricey
- Lots of kit costs extra
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2012 - 2020
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Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£4,617 - £18,170
PROS
- Glamorous looks
- Easy to drive
- Ample space
- Very efficient
- High resale value
CONS
- Roof reduces boot room
- Top-spec models pricey
- Not very exciting
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2003 - 2013
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Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£1,094 - £4,902
PROS
Looks good, great to drive, fast folding roof, top quality interior, four useable seats, cheap to run TDI models
CONS
Boot is hard to access, base-level models don't get an automatic roof
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