Review
This 4th generation Audi A3 has so much to offer that it is a Jem.

Design: for people who seek comfort, the inside space has grown especially in the back seats area with ample room. The car felt bigger and stable when driven almost like driving a 2 litre car size. Compared to other German rival, Audi has maintained practicality, built quality and styling.

The mild hydrid is great on fuel economy and especially the start stop feature is smooth on transition from battery power to mechanical engine. Fuel consumption is good.

1 litre engine is a proven engine across the VW group, abundant spare parts available translate to low maintenance cost.

Audi service package takes away the fear of owning a German brand car against Japanese brand car as it is Reasonably priced to maintain an Audi A3.

I owned VW Golf, Audi A3 3rd generation and this 4th generation model is my latest daily driver car.

Review
The Audi 1.0 Mild Hybrid has a refined drivetrain which any driver can appreciate (especially if you came from a NA 1.6 CAT A car). Foot to the throttle, the pick up is smooth and pleasant although it not as punchy in the higher speeds. Then again, this is not a Sports Car so I have no reason to judge it as such.

The mild hybrid engine also provides excellent fuel economy. I am averaging 900-1000km with 20% City and 80% Highway driving.

The cockpit design is driver focused which I love but the interior definitely has room for improvement when compared with it's rival German counterparts such as Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1-Series.

Overall, a fun and pleasant car to drive daily.

What I like
- Handsome exterior
- Refined drivetrain
- Excellent fuel economy (1 Full Tank ~900-1000km)
- Comfortable as a daily driver

What I do not like
- Interior do not feel on par with it's rival German counterparts
- Sluggish acceleration at higher speeds
- No exhaust tips

Review
A smart exterior and high tech cabin, plus a wallet-friendly 1.0-litre unit under the bonnet. What more could you really want in an compact premium vehicle?

What I like
The Audi A3 is no stranger to us now, with a new 1.0-litre variant now available, you get to ride with all the smart styling of the regular A3 but at a cheaper starting price.

And the stylish touches don't stop on the outside. Step in and there's also a great dashboard layout that greets you. Build quality here is hard to fault, and certainly beats the compacts from Mercedes, even if the surface materials in the A3 don't come with as much bling.

What I do not like
You do have to push the 1.0-litre quite hard in order to get it to let go of all its 109bhp. Comfort mode is just outright lethargic. Still, its quiet enough on the road, comfy when driving over bad ones, and still generally fun enough to toss around.

Review
Pleasant to steer and with a tasty cabin, this Audi A3 is the sedan to get if you're looking to go premium without spending too much cash!

What I like
The Audi A3 may now come with a tiny 1.0-litre unit, but that does not compromise the premium offering too much. There's just enough power to be had, and more importantly, a well-built cabin, along with a pleasing drive.

The car feels light when you throw it around corners and its compact shape means its all-so-easy to park and drive around tight corners.

What I do not like
Power output from the 1.0-litre unit is decent but the car's responsiveness needs a bit of a boost. The gearbox is always reluctant to downshift, and you'll have to dig deep into the carpet in order to extract the engine's full potential.

Review
I am driving the 2018 Audi A3 1.0L
There are many things to love about this car
The pick-up is decent, the drive is comfortable and the fuel economy is great, especially with current pump prices
The thing that I cannot accept is squeaky brakes
It squeaks as you drive - makes a high pitched noise

I brought this car to the Audi service center to check the brakes over 5 times
Each time, the garage tells me that they cannot locate the fault
At the last visit, I insisted that they keep the car to monitor over a few days
Outcome? I have squeakily brake pads
Audi purposefully chose brake pads with higher metal content thus it will lead to noise. Doesn't matter if it's an A3 or A4 or A5… the service advisor says this will always happen
Replacing the pads will only temporarily stop the noise until the new brake pads wear down and start to make those noises too

Terrible that I need to live with this noise and Audi has no better solution

What I like
Good drive

What I do not like
Noisy brakes
Audi service center not doing better to solve this noise problem for owner

Review
I just have to say, this Audi A3 has one of the best interiors in the segment. There's so many geometric patterns to the driver's instrument cluster, air-conditioning vents, the door handles, and the centre console it really strikes out as a premium offering even against its rivals!

What I like
Yes, ok, so maybe the exterior looks quite the same as any Audi and not that much different from the previous car, but I think its still an overall very handsome thing.

As with most Audi's you get to alter the character of your car depending on whether you pick the bright and bold colours or the more sedate silver hues.

The 1.5-litre is also a real sweet thing, punchy down low, and smooth all through the rev range, it makes crawling through congested traffic just that bit less of a chore.

What I do not like
No complains for this one really.

Review
The Audi A3 is a smart looking thing with a luxe interior to die for. If you're shopping for a luxury compact this would be a good choice.

What I like
There's a silky smooth 1.5-litre under the bonnet. You don't feel the engine start/stop and its mighty for a compact car as well, with 148bhp at its disposal.

But the cabin is where the Audi A3 shines. The way the buttons all click and their weight and damping really show that Audi know what it takes to make a luxurious interior. Definitely way better build quality than something from a rival brand with a star up front.

What I do not like
Looks a little too similar to the previous generation A3 from the outside I guess.

Review
I had owned and driven a VW Golf Mk 7.5 with 1 litre TSI engine. Now I owned a Audi A3 1 Litre engine. The Audi A3 drives better than the Golf with the same engine. Smooth engine, better Auto start stop than the Golf without the engine starting roughly, smooth. I guess it could be the better battery from Audi.

The quality and fit is premium and the brand Audi does carry a premium image.

In the US, Audi A3 was voted Year 2020 best compact sedan in the J D power web site. So it cannot go wrong to own one.

Servicing is covered by Audi first three years but similar to VW Golf the service cost should be economical since it is the same engine.

Review
The A3 is an attainable entrance to the lifestyle of Conti cars for most people, you even see older A3s available from car-sharing services as well as Private-Hire cars.

While it might sound rather undesirable to purchase something that is positioned almost at the bottom of the category of car, the A3 actually provides rather good value. Starting with the looks, the A3 sure looks sharp and handsome, with a hint of sportiness. Audi has also lengthened the A3, so to be honest, there's enough space in this to fit most adults comfortably at the rear.

While the interior, being an Audi, and an entry level one, sure isn't particularly fancy or luxurious, it is well built and practical. Driving impressions are decent as well, the 1.5-litre mild hybrid engine should be similar to the one in some of the recent Skodas, over here in the A3, it is sufficiently powerful, resulting in a zippy and swift drive.

What I like
- Great entry-level sedan from a German marque
- Reasonably priced for what it is
- More space than before, getting close to A4
- Great looks!

What I do not like
- A more powerful engine option should be offered for drivers that wants even more oomph, should liven up the car, given its relatively compact stature.
- Interior is a tad on the bland side, though that's quite expected of Audi cars of this price point