Audi A3 2003-2012 used car review

The Audi A3 is a European alternative to other small hatchback options.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.7 out of 5

The good

Premium feel to the interior
Comfortable ride and handling
Good-sized boot with handy tie-downs and hooks

The not-so-good

Concerns about the transmission’s durability
Rear legroom is restricted

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2008 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S-line

Price

$5,000 to $20,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, 118kW and 250NM

Transmission

Six-speed dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

3.7-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Premium

Length

4285mm

Width

1765mm

Type

1420mm

Towing capacity

670kg (unbraked), 1400kg (braked)

Turning circle

10m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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