Car and Driver Review of 2019 Audi A3

2019 Audi A3

2.0T Prestige
two.0T Premium
$32,500
2.0T Titanium Premium
$33,300

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Our 2019 Audi A3 trim comparing volition assistance you make up one's mind.

Turbocharged iv- and v-cylinder engines
Forepart- or all-bike drive
Sedan or convertible body styles
S3 and RS iii variants available
Dual-clutch transmission standard
Wireless phone changing standard

2019 Audi A3 review: Our skilful's accept

What Is the 2019 Audi A3?

The A3 is Audi'south entry-level car and is available as a five-seat sedan or 4-seat convertible. The sedan likewise is offered in operation-oriented S3 guise and in high-performance RS3 trim.

Front-bulldoze A3 models use a 184-horsepower, turbocharged ii.0-liter four-cylinder engine; all-bicycle-bulldoze A3s have 228 hp. The S3 sedan has a 288-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder and AWD. The AWD RS3'south 2.5-liter v-cylinder generates 394 hp. All versions feature a vii-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Competitors include the BMW 2 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.

What's New on the 2019 Audi A3?

The Premium trim adds standard Apple tree CarPlay and Android Auto. A3 Premium Plus and Prestige trims get standard LED headlights, LED taillights and the Audi phone box with wireless charging and signal booster. Park help, a new feature that maneuvers the car during parallel and perpendicular parking, is standard on A3 and S3 Prestige sedans. The RS3 adds the Audi phone box as standard.

What Features in the 2019 Audi A3 Are About Of import?

All-bicycle bulldoze has been a hallmark of Audi'due south lineup for decades, and it'southward standard or bachelor on all variants of the A3 line. The compact-size A3 offers a boatload of features found on larger luxury models, including a panoramic moonroof (on sedans), leather upholstery, heated front end seats and Apple CarPlay and Android Automobile. Moving upwards to higher trim levels to get navigation, LED headlights, adaptive prowl command and other features can button the price to more $45,000.

Should I Buy the 2019 Audi A3?

Proficient things practise come in minor packages, and the A3 line offers a high level of convenience and refinement, forth with sprightly performance. However, it's short on backseat room and, with all-bicycle drive, cargo room, and the price climbs quickly with higher trim levels and by adding optional features.

Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 4.vii
Performance 5.0
Value for the money four.5
Outside styling 4.viii
Reliability 4.8

About recent consumer reviews

Leased and Loved

The car is a driving dream. Just two interior negatives for me: a very small trunk for fifty-fifty two medium suitcases and a cup holder design that sucks - under front dash so a tall glass/mug won't fit. Even if it did, it'due south blocking the. heating/air control. Delight improve those by 2022 when I lease the next!

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March 12, 2020

By Ann from Sarasota

Owns this machine

The car is the size I want but lacks navigation and other features that are in most 2019 autos. Tiny glove section and storage space.

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modern, safe, fu to drive!

October 10, 2019

By VZ from Winchester MA

Owns this auto

Four bike bulldoze, rear camera, convertible. What is in that location not to like?! I have owned several Porches. This one is better that all of them.

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