Professional Reviews

• “...has all the makings of a fantastic commuter car.” — New Car Test Drive
• “If more cargo space is required, the next logical step for a customer would be to move up to the A4 Avant.” — Motor Trend
• “...this might be the car to convince American buyers that "hatchback" and "luxury" are not mutually exclusive concepts.” — New Car Test Drive
• “Similar to other sport/luxury lifestyle wagons such as the Lexus IS 300 SportCross, cargo room is compromised for a sporty style.” — Motor Trend
• “Complaints? We'd like the accelerator moved aft, even with the dead pedal, and the 2.0-liter sounds a bit like a diesel at low revs.” — Motor Trend
• “...the A3 is a better car than either the 318ti or C-Class coupe.” — New Car Test Drive
• “...the headlamps, which are slightly hooded, make the Sportback look like it's ready to pounce.” — Road & Track
• “The rear seats are also comfortable, and there's a lot more head and leg room available than the tapered exterior would suggest. A six-foot-tall driver and a like-sized rear-seat passenger had room to spare.” — Car and Driver
• “...fluid, elastic acceleration....Strikes a nice balance between performance and ride comfort.” — Cars.com
• “What makes the A3 notable is all the premium features poured into so taut a package.” — Cars.com
• “Inside, there's a plush look and feel, as well as hints of sportiness from the TT, with brushed-aluminum ringed air vents, HVAC knobs, and door-trim pieces.” — Car and Driver