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Audi A3 (8V)

Compact Sedan

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Audi A3 Sedan (code 8V) is a compact sedan in production from 2013 to 2016, whereupon it received a facelift. It was powered by a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 2.0 liters paired to either 6-speed manual or 6- and later 7-speed DCTs (marketed as S-Tronic).

At this point, VW had become comfortable with its all-turbocharged engine lineup for all but the most exclusive models. The A3 Sedan, being the least expensive 4-door sedan in Audi's model lineup, was fully committed to turbocharging. However, this doesn't mean that these VW engines did not have carbon build-up and oil consumption issues. In relative terms, the diesels were the more sensible choice.

The 6-speed manual was rather good; however, the S-tronic transmission can be finicky. The AWD system, though marketed as "quattro" was different from the mechanical symmetric AWD system found in higher-end Audi sedans. It was a simple system that we commonly find in economy cars.

Audi has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the A3 8V uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 47%

Pros

Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Down to very low 3.5L/100km fuel consumption
Good manual transmission

Cons

Questionable styling
No powerful engine options
Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Some engines not very reliable

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.4 TFSI 125hp

1.4 TFSI 125hp S-tronic

1.4 TFSI 140hp

1.4 TFSI 140hp S-tronic

1.4 TFSI 150hp

1.4 TFSI 150hp S-tronic

1.6 TDI 105hp

1.6 TDI 110hp

1.6 TDI 110hp quattro

1.6 TDI 110hp S-tronic

1.6 TDI S-tronic

1.8 TFSI

1.8 TFSI quattro S-tronic

1.8 TFSI S-tronic

2.0 T quattro

2.0 TDI

2.0 TDI 150hp

2.0 TDI 150hp quattro

2.0 TDI 150hp S-tronic

2.0 TDI 184hp

2.0 TDI 184hp quattro S-tronic

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