Category: Small Family 
Price Range: £14,995 to £26,445
Classy looks, attractive cabin, safe handling, quality, 2.0-litre engines
Pricey, appalling rearward visibility, notchy gearchange, smallish boot, less sporting than Audi claims
Desirable but expensive. Good road manners and roomier cabin justify its high price
All the engines are relatively economical given their performance, with low-ish carbon dioxide outputs. The 1.9 TDI returns an excellent 62.8mpg in three-door form, with a carbon dioxide output of just 119g/km - one to minimise tax pay-outs.
Insurance premiums should be reasonable, and Audi servicing costs aren't too bad for a 'premium' manufacturer, either. The A3 holds its value well, too.
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