Audi A3

The interiors of the A3 are luxurious but simple and practical. They don’t go overboard in terms of design and the ergonomics are spot on, making it a very enjoyable car to sit in and drive. There is not the best amount of room but there is still decent space for all occupants and the seats are also quite comfortable. The center console and dashboard are setup very nicely and the craftsmanship is very good giving a sense of high quality throughout the cabin.

The A3 comes with a 1798cc 4-cylinder TFSI petrol engine that produces 180bhp and 250Nm of torque and is mated to a 7-speed S tronic transmission. There is also a 1968cc 4-cylinder TDI diesel engine with 143bhp and 320Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed S-tronic transmission. Both the engines are very well refined and perform well.

The A3 2.0 litre diesel is simply fantastic. The engine gives you good power and you can really feel the car pickup speed with just the slightest press of the throttle thanks to the torque. The A3 can easily reach a top speed of 215kmph.The petrol engine is even more brilliant and you can reach a top speed of 250kmph and race from 0-100 in 7.3 seconds. The engine is very responsive and gives you power at any time even at low revs. The acceleration is brilliant and the engine sounds quite good as well. The auto transmission is phenomenally responsive as well and if you want to be even more precise you can switch to manual. The suspension setup is very good and steering response just right for the perfect driving experience.

The A3comes with a Start-Stop system and a efficiency drive select mode that helps to reduce CO2 emissions and keep your mileage up, and you can expect to get around 13 to 14 kmpl.

The A3 comes stocked with great features such as automatic climate control, power steering with mounted steering controls, an inbuilt audio system with a centre console screen, plus Bluetooth. There is also cruise control, auto wipers, electric parking brake and keyless entry.

Safety Features include ESP, airbags and rear parking sensors.

All Audi vehicles are built very well and use the highest quality materials you can find on a car. The fit and finish is very good and the car is built on a solid and strong chassis. Overall the quality is simply fantastic and the car is highly reliable. The only issue you will face is high maintenance costs.

The A3 is a one of the best entry-level premium sedansand for the Indian market it is priced very competitively so it’s worth every penny.

The A3 is undoubtedly a great car. It is simple in design but it is the perfect small luxury sedan. This is definitely your choice, whether or not you want to drive it, because it also has loads of comfort and is lathered in luxury.