Note that we tested a 2015 A3, but most of our observations still apply to the 2019 A3. We love the strong engine, quiet cabin and front seat comfort, but we found the trunk space a bit limiting and out-of-warranty maintenance fairly expensive. It quickly became obvious that although the A3 is Audi's entry-level sedan, it's a proper luxury car.
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What's it like to live with the A3?Įdmunds' editorial team acquired and lived with an Audi A3 2.0T Quattro sedan for a full year, logging 20,000 miles. But overall we think the A3 should satisfy the needs of most shoppers in the market for a small luxury sedan. Even the sporty Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which shares some corporate DNA with the A3, could be worth a look if you want to save some money. BMW has also come out with an all-new 2 Series Gran Coupe. We do suggest checking out the rival Mercedes-Benz A-Class it surpasses the A3 in a lot of ways, especially in technology features. Audi also discontinued the slow-selling A3 convertible. The A3's features, though, are essentially the same. The company has downsized the trim options from four to two for the 2020 A3. Rather, it's relying on a thorough reshuffling of the sedan's trims and features to keep buyers interested in what will likely be the A3's final year. And unlike some Audi sedans, it's available in both front- and all-wheel-drive configurations.Īudi didn't add anything new to the A. There's enough style, performance and comfort here to make you feel like you're getting your money's worth. Much of that comes down to its well-rounded nature. Though it's certainly near the end of its lifecycle, the current generation Audi A3 - it's been out since 2015 - remains a solid pick in the small luxury sedan class.