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Audi A3 (1996-2003) Review

Category: Small Family 3.5 out of 5

Summary of the Audi A3 (1996-2003)

Price Range: £15,265 to £26,525

Assets

A hatch with a touch of subtle glamour, the A3 is superbly built, and has safety engineering second to none.

Drawbacks

Expensive and confined in the rear.

Verdict

Consider it as a classy, practical coupe (even the five-door), and you won't be disappointed. Don't consider it as an expensive Golf - it's too cramped.

Audi A3 Review

Overview3.5 out of 5

The smallest executive?

This is one of the classiest models of its type. It's pricey, but very well built, and has excellent crash protection. There are (very good) diesels, the S3 four-wheel drive hot hatch (reviewed separately), and three- and five-door hatchback versions.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Audi A3

mcstewart
wrote on 18 05 2007

I have had my A3 4 nearly 3 weeks after changing from an A4 and what can I say, the driving experien...

PJoslyn
wrote on 07 10 2006

I had a minor accident to the front of my car last week and it has caused over £10,000 worth of dama...

Marsbarlover
wrote on 09 06 2006

This is my first Audi and I am really pleased with it. So far, I have had no problems. The dealersh...

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Audi A3 Overview Statistics

Price Range
£15,265 to £26,525
Petrol Engine Range
1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0
Diesel Engine Range
1.9, 2.0
Manufacturer's Warranty
3 year(s)
 

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