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Audi A3 (8V) facelift

Compact Hatchback

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Audi A3 (Typ 8V) facelift is a compact hatchback in production from 2016 to 2017. It was available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.0 to 2.0 liters.

Compared to the pre-facelift model, the facelifted Mk3 A3 used further-downsized engines. In order to meeting ridiculous emission regulations, these engines are built weaker and complex, leading to predictably lower durability.

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 Audi A3 has fully independent suspensions only in quattro AWD models.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 40%

Pros

Low official fuel consumption
Clean, sharp styling

Cons

No powerful engine options
Only available with tiny to small engines
No independent rear suspensions on FWD models

What external reviewers found

External score 66%

Pros

High-quality interior
Wide range of bodystyles and powertrains

Cons

Pricey compared to rivals

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.0 TFSI

1.0 TFSI DCT

1.4 TFSI

1.4 TFSI DCT

1.5 TFSI

1.5 TFSI DCT

1.6 TDI 110

1.6 TDI 110 DCT

1.6 TDI 116

1.6 TDI 116 DCT

2.0 TDI 150

2.0 TDI 150 DCT

2.0 TDI 150 quattro

2.0 TDI 184 quattro DCT

2.0 TFSI

2.0 TFSI DCT

2.0 TFSI quattro DCT

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External Reviews

autoexpress^[1]

Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The Audi A3 is a handsome premium hatchback that shares its engineering platform, powertrains and technology with the Volkswagen Golf and VW group stablemates the SEAT Leon and Skoda Octavia. The A3 for sale currently is the third generation of a model first introduced in 1996. More than half a million examples have been sold in the UK making it the nation's most popular premium hatch.

Pros

High-quality interior
Wide range of bodystyles and powertrains

Cons

Pricey compared to rivals

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References

^ Audi A3 (2013-2020) review . [autoexpress].

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