Содержание после покупки
Как и большинство автомобилей от компании Audi, модель A3 является достаточно надежной, но это актуально только при условии должного и своевременного обслуживания автомобиля. А стоимость такого обслуживания, особенно в нынешних реалиях, может оказаться неподъемный для некоторых категорий граждан. Поэтому, прежде чем рассматривать этот автомобиль к покупке, необходимо тщательно проанализировать расходы на его содержание. Итак, с бензином все стало понятно из предыдущего блока, в среднем цикле движения на заправку придется заезжать не так часто. Более того, сам производитель предлагает 4 года или 120 000 км пробега гарантии на свою модель хотя для россиян эта прерогатива теперь недоступна или зависит исключительно от дилера, который привезет модель в страну в рамках параллельного импорта. А вот запчасти потребуют от владельца значительных трат, что, собственно, актуально и для покупки расходников.
Внедорожные характеристики
Ауди А3 2023 является исключительно городской моделью или тем автомобилем, который предназначен для езды по асфальтированным дорогам. Несмотря на то, что модель в некоторых странах предложена с системой полного привода, это никак не влияет на то, что она может быть эффективной в условиях бездорожья. Дело в том, что A3 имеет клиренс всего 140 мм, что является именно тем показателям, который не позволяет выезжать на бездорожье. Впрочем, система полного привода весьма хороша в зимнее время года для того, чтобы появилась отличная возможность выбраться из сугроба или колеи. Более того, данная система обеспечивает отличную тягу на скользкой или сырой дороге.
Технические параметры
Audi A3 2023 модельного года предлагается с 2-мя вариантами двигателей, речь идет о 1.4- и 2.0-литровом турбо бензиновых силовых агрегатах. Однако в России с того момента как А3 4-го поколения стал доступен для покупателей, он оснащался менее объемным вариантом, хотя производитель обещал в будущем добавить в ассортимент более мощный двигатель, а также версии с полным приводом, чего, собственно, не произошло. Базовый же двигатель — 1.4-литровый бензиновый турбированный TFSI выдает 150 л.с. и 250 Н*м крутящего момента. Этот мотор работает в паре с восьмиступенчатой автоматической КПП, что позволяет небольшому седану разгоняться с 0 до 100 км в час за 8.2 секунды. Кроме того, согласно техническим данным, этот автомобиль развивает максимальную скорость в 224 км/ч. Мотор соответствует экологическому стандарту Евро-6, а производитель рекомендует использование исключительно бензина АИ-95
Также важно отметить, что A3 показывает отличные результаты по среднему расходу топлива, который составляет 4.8 литра на 100 км пути
Что касается габаритов, то длина кузова “немца” составляет 4495 мм, ширина — 1816 мм, высота — 1425 мм. Между передней и задней осями здесь имеется расстояние в 2636 мм. Багажник средний для такого уровня автомобиля, его объем составляет 425 литров. Бак тоже вполне вместительный, сюда можно залить до 50 литров топлива. Для более комфортного управления рулем установлен электрический усилитель. Подвеска у Audi A3 4-го поколения полностью независимая, при этом, как уже говорилось ранее, есть варианты спортивной и пневматической подвески. Тормозная система весьма эффективная, так как спереди и сзади установлены дисковые вентилируемые элементы, а в качестве стояночного тормоза используется электроручник.
Расход топлива (городской)
5,9 л/100 км
Расход топлива (за городом)
4,1 л/100 км
Расход топлива (смешанный)
4,8 л/100 км
Разгон с 0 до 100 км/ч
8,2 с
Максимальная скорость
224 км/ч
Тип топлива
Бензин
Мощность
150 л.с. при 6000 об/мин.
Крутящий момент
250 Нм при 3500 об/мин.
Расположение двигателя
Переднее, поперечное
Объем двигателя
1395 см 3
Количество цилиндров
4
Положение цилиндров
Рядное
Количество клапанов на цилиндр
4
Топливная система
Прямой впрыск
Турбина
Турбокомпрессор, интеркулер
Comfort & Room: 13/15
The Audi’s roomy cabin is a surprise, given that it has the most diminutive exterior dimensions in this grouping. Rear seat passengers are treated to 35.2 inches of legroom, which would be a winning number in cars one size class larger. The roomiest of the proper-compact sized luxury sedans, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, only has 37.5 inches of legroom, and the Integra 37.4. The Alfa isn’t far behind the A3= with 35.1, the Genesis delivers 34.8, and the BMW manages 34.4. Cadillac’s CT4 only has 33.4, while the Lexus IS brings up the rear in this class at 32.2.
Front seat comfort is top-notch, but again, the extra $3,490 for the Premium Plus trim does buy a more luxuriously trimmed environment, with beautiful birchwood inlays and memory for the driver’s seat.
Дизайн
Audi A3 имеет элегантный и современный дизайн, который отражает его премиальный статус. Автомобиль получил спортивный и аэродинамический кузов, который доступен в различных цветах окраски. Стоит отметить, что новое поколение A3 имеет такую же конструкцию, как и у предшественника, но с совершенно новым оперением. Оно стало более агрессивным, спортивным и современным. Более того, это позволило снизить аэродинамику модели. Дизайнеры Audi на славу потрудились над тем, чтобы эта модель продолжала оставаться на высших строчках ТОПов самых стильных, недорогих премиальных автомобилей современности.
Но, если снаружи еще можно увидеть знакомые черты Audi A3, характерные для прошлых поколений, то внутри все преобразилось кардинальным образом. Теперь круглые дефлекторы системы кондиционирования заменены на угольные, острые элементы, которые указывают на то, что этот автомобиль создан для молодежи и тех, кто хочет выделиться. В целом, такой дизайн отсылает A3 к его более дорогим собратьям по концерну. Примечательно, что начиная с этого поколения Audi A3 предлагается только с цифровой приборной панелью. В зависимости от комплектации она может быть диагональю в 10.25 или 12.3 дюйма.
Снаряженная масса
1320 кг
Объем топливного бака
50 л
Объем багажного отделения — минимум
425 л
Объем багажного отделения — максимум
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Длина
4495 мм
Ширина
1816 мм
Высота
1425 мм
Колесная база
2636 мм
Is the 2023 Audi A3 Worth It? Which Audi A3 Is the Best Value?
The 201-horsepower Audi A3 Premium starts at $36,495 (including destination). Standard equipment includes eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, full LED headlights and a panoramic sunroof.
Opting for the Premium Plus trim ($39,895) adds LED interior lighting, Agate Gray fine grain birch wood inlay trim, adaptive cruise control assist with lane guidance, driver’s seat memory, a wireless phone charging pad and side assist with rear cross-traffic assist. Either A3 model can be had with Quattro all-wheel drive for an additional $2,000.
The 306-horsepower Audi S3 Premium Quattro begins at $47,895 and adds 18-inch wheels and park assist to the A3 Premium content. While it’s a big price jump from the A3 to the S3, the latter costs only a little more than entry-level versions of the 3 Series and C-Class while delivering appreciably more rapid performance.
Starting price for the 401-horsepower Audi RS 3 quattro is $61,995. Standard are 19-inch wheels, summer tires, high-gloss black exterior trim, red brake calipers and matrix-design LED headlamps. As a small performance sedan, it’s intoxicating. But the price puts it in rarefied air and starts crowding large models with similar performance.
Our pick would be the A3 Premium Plus Quattro. It’s not an easy call because the S3 and RS 3 are so well-balanced and inherently good and the former still quite a good value even among larger competitors. But the A3 Premium Plus Quattro’s class-competitive performance and stellar fuel economy hit the sweet spot at $41,895, a saving of $8,700 over its S3 brethren.
Безопасность
Подвергнувшись различным независимым краш-тестам, выяснилось, что Ауди А3 является достаточно надежным и безопасным автомобилем, который заслужил высокие оценки. Не в последнюю очередь в этом есть заслуга бортового оснащения автомобиля. Говорить о том, что он стандартно поставляется минимум с 6-ю подушками безопасности не имеет никакого смысла, а вот то, что в стандарте доступен круиз-контроль, антипробуксовочная система, вспомогательная система торможения, а также парктроники с обеих сторон, стоит упомянуть. Более того, в качестве опции покупателю могут быть доступны такие функции как: система распознавания дорожных знаков, контроль “мертвых” зон, адаптивный круиз-контроль, адаптивное освещение дороги, система анализа усталости водителя и многое другое.
Audi A3 TFSI e exterior review
Despite its comparatively high asking price, the Audi A3 TFSI e looks the part. It’s arguably one of the best looking cars in its class. At the front, there is an oversized grille, but it blends well with the rest of the vehicle’s design. Chrome accents and subtle black styling around the front bumper also bolster the vehicle’s design. The A3’s headlights are aggressively styled, with the car’s bonnet receiving a similar sporty treatment.
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Over the years, it would seem Audi has slowly transformed the A3 from a bubble-shaped car with a somewhat uninspiring design, to one that has a low-profile, sporty look – and we’re all for it. The same design philosophy extends to the side of the vehicle, where body-coloured mirrors, sideskirts and wheel arches add to a cohesive look. 17″ alloys come as standard, but should you wish to up the ante with 18″ alloys – such as the one pictured on the Sport line – these can be added on, too.
Around the back, stylish tail lights take centre stage with their unique look. A slim spoiler also adds that sporty edge. Purists will be disappointed to find fake exhaust outlets around the back, though, most won’t mind Audi’s use of concealed downward-facing tailpipes.
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Amazing mileage, handles well
I read tons of reviews wherein people complained about the space and comfort level of the Audi A3 Sedan. But having owned this car for around six…
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Sporty handling, efficient engine
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Classy Sedan!
Reclassifying the conservative luxury class once more, the fourth era of Audi A3 Car is all ready to set trends with new language and trend setting…
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Sharp, attractive and fun to drive
I recently bought the Audi A3 Sedan and the car is an amazing package which stands as an example of the class and quality of the brand Audi. I am…
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Jan 05, 2023 for Audi A3 Sedan -
Car that offers strong performance and spry handling
What I could discover with this model is this has a lot of premium content to offer to its potential buyers. The car can win several hearts with ease…
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Nov 18, 2022 for Audi A3 Sedan -
What a beautiful ride!
The ride quality of the Audi A3 sedan is absolutely beautiful. I have travelled in other premium sedans, but the A3’s ride quality was the best of…
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Jun 06, 2022 for Audi A3 Sedan -
Whimsical Slider!
When it comes to any such creation of Audi I always fall short of words to describe what I really feel or felt like coming across such a car. To be…
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Mar 21, 2022 for Audi A3 Sedan -
Metaculus Finish with High Affordability
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Mar 02, 2022 for Audi A3 Sedan -
Fascinating Rider
The car has just left me with no room for complaints. It is just the perfect car one can dream of owning. I have been driving it for a few months…
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Nov 12, 2021 for Audi A3 Sedan -
Classy, tech-rich sedan
The Audi A3 has always been a classy entry-level luxury sedan and the latest version is even better than the previous model. The car retains the same…
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Audi A3 TFSI e comfort review
Moving onto comfort, Audi uses front sport seats in the ‘Sport’ variant, which we have on review. They are a little on the firm side, but don’t cause any discomfort when driving on the motorway. Likewise, they’ll keep you strapped in should you throw the car around on country roads.
It’s a shame not to see electronically adjustable front seats, although, 4-way lumbar support can be purchased as a £260 option. Furthermore, the 12V outlet that is preset at the rear of our A3’s cabin is also disappointedly part of a ‘Storage Pack’. This is part of a £185 pack that adds rear cupholders found within the middle seat, and storage nets behind the front two seats. We’d have liked these features to be included as standard.
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As for headroom and legroom, it’s excellent both at the front and rear of the cabin; while the A3 won’t offer as much space as an SUV or estate, for its segment, it’s class-leading. Here, 6-foot 4-inches (193cm) individuals can be seated without feeling henned in. Similarly, visibility for the driver is flawless, with large windows both at the front and the back, making for easier parking.
Yet again, it is disappointing not to see front parking sensors and a rearview camera fitted as standard. Instead, you’ll have to opt for the £1,195 ‘Comfort and Sound’ pack to get access to these features alongside heated front seats and a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.
Indeed, you might need to turn up the audio system to block out exterior noise, as the A3 TFSI e, similar to the Mercedes A-Class, suffers from cabin noise. It’s not a massive problem when pottering around inner-city routes, but can be distracting when driving at speed on the motorway; tyre noise is an inherent problem on these vehicles.
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Audi A3 TFSI e storage review
Should you opt for a wired connection instead, the car has two USB Type-C ports found by the centre console. There’s a non-slip compartment to place a smartphone, however, should you use a wired connection with a larger-sized device – such as the pictured Samsung Galaxy S10+ – you’ll find it doesn’t fit properly.
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If you don’t mind trailing a cable toward the armrest, one can place a smartphone conveniently within the larger storage compartment, here you’ll be able to store a few larger-sized valuables such as a waller or purse. Elsewhere, the glove compartment allows you to store larger valuables, and the small bay found by the steering wheel caters for loose change.
The front doors themselves can squeeze a 500ml bottle and a few possessions, while the rear two are a little more limited. You can also place two coffee cups by the centre console, and should you want more space, the two plastic cup holders can be retracted to reveal a medium-sized storage compartment.
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Onto the boot, there’s 280 litres of space and 1,110 litres with the seats folded flat; a figure that is 100 litres off its ICE counterpart, as the underfloor compartment houses the vehicle’s 13 kWh battery pack.
Here’s how its boot capacity stacks up to a few of its all-electric rivals: Nissan Leaf (435/1,161 litres); Hyundai Ioniq Electric (357 /1,417 litres); VW ID.3 (385/1,267 litres); Renault Zoe (338/1,225 litres); Corsa-e (267/1,076 litres); VW e-up! (251/951 litres); Seat Mii Electric (251/923 litres); Mini Electric (211/731); Honda e (171/571 litres).
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While its storage capacity isn’t vast, we do like that Audi has integrated a 40:20:40 split, which allows for you to prop down the middle seat to transport elongated goods while still having two occupants at the rear of the vehicle. Better still, the boot floor is flat with only a slight lip, which makes loading and unloading good from the A3 a breeze.
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Safety & Driver Assistance Tech: 14/15
The Audi A3 is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ and gets a 5-star rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). It’s by far the best rating in the group, with the Genesis also an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, but unrated by NHTSA. However, it gets 5-star ratings from European and Australian safety agencies.
What costs the Audi a couple of points is the failure to make adaptive cruise control standard equipment on its base A3 Premium model. Last year, getting the feature required a step up to the Premium Plus model, an extra $3,490. This year, it can be added to the base model after the fact as a one-time purchase via Audi’s “Function on Demand” service. At first glance, that seems like good news, but it highlights that Audi is building every base A3 with this key active safety feature and then only switching it on if a buyer pays for it.
None of the vehicles in this class offer an exceptionally spacious back seat, but if the front passengers don’t mind sliding forward, there’s enough legroom for all but the longest journey. Mike Hagerty
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Audi A3 TFSI e performance review
On the subject of tyres, the A3 TFSI e relies on a front-wheel-drive (FWD) system, which struggles for grip when you put your foot down to the metal. Here, stability is an issue when you’re launching the car from a standstill or if you want to have full confidence when driving at speed on wet roads. Audi’s Quattro four-wheel-drive system would have been a great addition to the car – it’s available in the non-hybrid models such as the Sport 40 TDI quattro S tronic.
Despite it running on an FWD system only, the A3 is stable around windy country roads. The car stays well-planted and doesn’t lose its shape. Body roll is minimal too, where the suspension setup has been tweaked to make the car feel more responsive. It’s certainly one that instils a driver’s feel and is exactly what you’d want from a sport compact.
Unsurprisingly, it’s not as soft as the VW Golf or Octavia when driving over potholes and speed bumps. We’d also say the Mercedes A-Class has a slightly more cushiony experience but isn’t far off the A3’s suspension.
As for performance, the A3 TFSI e has a 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine and 80 kW motor, which combined output 150 kW (201 hp), 350 Nm of torque and will take you from a standstill to 60mph in 7.03 seconds – tested using Racelogic’s Vbox Sport. It’ll also attain a top speed of 141.1mph in hybrid mode, and 140mph in pure EV mode.
Speaking of which, the transition between the two powertrains is seamless. You will, of course, know when the engine has kicked into life, as you’ll hear it trickling away. We should also state that if you were to initiate a kick-down, the engine does rev to around 5,000-6,000 RPM, making for a bit of a racket.
Thankfully, that only occurs when you’re desperately trying to extract power from its four-cylinder engine. Should you naturally progress through the six-speed gearbox, you’ll find the car doesn’t exhibit too much engine noise. Here, the dual-clutch S tronic system is buttery smooth – one can flick through the six gears immediately through the flappy paddles; there’s no lag between each shift. Should you prefer the car to determine which gear to be in, both Drive and Sport mode allow for a less hands-on experience – the latter mode will shift gears a little later, keeping the revs a bit higher for that sporty feel.
As for the electric portion, the A3 TFSI e houses a small 13 kWh battery pack, which claims to run for 37 miles using the 17″ alloys or 40 miles on the 18″ wheels. However, in our mixed driving tests, we found this figure sat closer to the 30-mile mark, with it dropping down to 25 miles on the motorway. It’s not great, but neither are most plug-in hybrids in its class range – you’ll be hard-pressed to squeeze 35 miles from any small-sized PHEV.
On the plus side, this should suffice for most consumers to drive in pure EV mode on their daily commutes. Those who have the ability to recharge at work or at home will want to lower fuel costs and further maximise efficiency. In this respect, the car’s 40-litre petrol tank offers up to 340 miles of range, and combined with its EV competencies achieve a staggering 58.2 MPG. Given the car’s size, this is incredible and is a testament to the car’s overall fuel efficiency.
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Given this is a plug-in hybrid, there is a charging flap found by the passenger’s side A-pillar. The Type 2 port is limited to 2.9 kW, which means a full charge from empty will take a whopping four hours. One could have hoped for an increased charge rate, which would have encouraged more drivers to use EV mode, especially if one doesn’t have easy access to a wallbox charger.
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There’s also a slight degree of regenerative braking, which comes into effect when you apply pressure on the brake pedal. The amount it recoups is pretty impressive.
As for safety systems, this PHEV lacks the plethora of systems found as standard on Audi’s more expensive vehicles. Here, the A3 has lane departure warning and basic cruise control settings, only. Should you want parking assistance, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control, you’ll need to opt for the £1,750 ‘Driver Assistance’ pack. There’s no option to add a head-up display, either – a feature we’d like to see come as standard in more vehicles.
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What are the price of Audi A3 Sedan?
The Audi A3 Sedan price in the Malaysia starts from RM RM 327,162 and goes up to RM RM 327,162 (excluding SST).
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Audi A3 TFSI e interior review
Inside, the A3 TFSI e is exquisite. The overall look seems to have been inspired by the automaker’s more premium models, such as the A7 or A8. It just oozes quality and feels premium, too.
It’s not just the looks that count, however, as the German automaker has also spent time on optimising practicality. Take the climate controls, they’re easy to press, where physical buttons and levers are found under the vehicle’s infotainment display. Just above them sits a monochrome LCD display that shows the fan speed, climate controls and AC mode.
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Toward the centre console, there’s an intuitive volume wheel that responds to touch input. Stroke it anti-clockwise and it’ll reduce the system’s volume, and move clockwise to do the opposite. The wheel also serves to control media, where it has integrated buttons to go back or skip a track, and another to mute the system.
Likewise, the electronic gear selector is each to operate: the ‘P’ button initiates Park, while the sleek lever found beside it allows you to pop the car in Reverse, Neutral, and switch between Drive and Sport mode.
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Should you prefer to alter the gears manually, flappy paddles behind the steering wheel provide for an intuitive experience. Speaking of which, a flurry of physical buttons on the wheel itself allows for better interaction with media, and further helps with customising what’s displayed on the 10.25″ instrument cluster.
The fully digital display integrates Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, which can be customised to a certain degree. We particularly like the integration of the Navigation Plus system that can, if desired, be stretched the length of the display.
Unfortunately, the instrument cluster doesn’t integrate with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, such as the one found on the Polestar 2 that fully integrates Google Maps. As such, you’ll need to resort to the 10.1″ infotainment system for your navigation data. Still, the main MMI interface supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and makes it easy to navigate through the menu system.
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To wirelessly connect up to the infotainment system, one has to use Bluetooth, where both the AAC and SBC codecs are supported. On the subject of audio, the A3 TFSI e has an impressive six-speaker configuration that comes as standard – if you’d like to know how it sounds, head on over to our YouTube channel.
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Fuel Economy: 15/15
The Audi A3 wins fuel economy honors hands down among its cohorts, with an EPA average combined EPA estimate of 28.2 miles per gallon across all of its variations. Specifically, the A3 is rated for 32 mpg combined (29 city, 38 highway) with Quattro models subtracting one mpg combined and city and two mpg highway. The S3 returns 27 mpg combined (23 city, 32 highway) while the RS 3 is EPA rated for 23 combined (20 city, 29 highway).
BMW’s 2 Series Gran Coupe is a close second, matching many of the A3 and S3’s mpg stats, while Alfa and Genesis fall considerably behind. The Integra only competes with the base A3, but it too is not far behind the Audi. Alfa Romeo and Genesis get considerably worse fuel mileage, although the BMW 3 Series and Audi’s own A4 and S4 aren’t too shy of the A3, and the 3 Series offers a PHEV. The RS3 annihilates the Guilia Quadrifoglio and M3 competition on fuel mileage by three to six mpg in most measures.
Infotainment: 14/15
A 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard on all models. The A3’s standard 10.3-inch digital gauge display instrument cluster is large, sharp and clear, but can be upgraded to a larger 12.3-inch unit as part of the Technology package ($2,250) on the Premium Plus trim. This also brings the ability to display the map in the center of the instrument cluster with other crucial vehicle information.
Unlike corporate cousin Volkswagen, Audi has kept physical buttons below the screen for climate control and other features while reserving the screen for navigation, entertainment and the telephone interface. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all models.
Considering the A3’s compact size—it’s the smallest premium sedanon the market and the EPA technically classifies it as a subcompact—the trunk is remarkably usable. Mike Hagerty
Cargo Space & Storage: 8/15
The A3 barely misses out having the smallest trunk in its competitive set, but the differences between premium compact luxury cars are small. The A3 offers 10.9 cubic-feet of space, compared to 10.7 in the Cadillac CT4, 11.9 in the Mercedes CLA and a big 15.1 in BMW’s four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe. The rear-drive 2 Series two-door coupes get only 10 cubic-feet. The Acura Integra’s hatchback body gives it 24.3 cubic-feet behind the rear seats and even more with them folded.
The S3’s trunk is smaller, and at just 8.3 cubic-feet, at the bottom of the class. Fortunately, the A3 manages to carve decent space from the usual places—the glovebox, center console compartment and door pockets.