Item: Audi A3 (2008 - 2012)
Rating: 3
Author: Honest John

Audi A3 (2008 - 2012)

1.6tdi

reviewed by paul sikora on 29 July 2021

1.9tdi

reviewed by sean finn on 1 June 2020

2.0T FSI 5dr

reviewed by Jim Preston on 8 January 2020

2.0tdi 140 sportback sport

reviewed by enty64 on 4 December 2016

1.6 TDI 5dr Hatchback

reviewed by Tocapero on 8 March 2016

1.4 TFSI Sport 3dr Hatchback

reviewed by testerjv on 2 February 2015

1.4 TFSI Sportback SPORT Auto

reviewed by 1.4TFSI on 16 October 2014

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A joy to drive, I used any excuse to get behind the wheel.

Excellent in meeting all our requirements.
Good performance with the turbo charged engine.
Good economy 44 to 50 mpg from 1.4 litres; the 7 speed auto box gives better economy. Comfortable on 400+ mile journeys.
Quiet engine, cruise control, steering wheel paddle gear selection, larger boot than the 3 door; all make this a good tourer.

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1.6 3dr Hatchback

reviewed by Norwayboy on 6 July 2012

1.8 TFSI S line 5dr Black Edition

reviewed by therealwillbish on 27 April 2012

1.9 TDI Sport 5dr Hatchback

reviewed by RapidAssistant on 12 April 2012

1.6 3dr Hatchback

reviewed by RapidAssistant on 12 April 2012

2.0 TDI Sport 5dr DSG

reviewed by phonehome on 25 April 2011