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Used Audi A3 Saloon pros and cons

Looks posh inside and out
Rear headroom is a bit restricted
Excellent build quality
Boot access not as practical as hatchback version
Relaxing to drive
Alternatives more fun on a twisty road

Is a used Audi A3 Saloon a good car?

The Audi A3 Saloon is a good-looking car. Audi gave it an update in 2024 that brought along more complicated headlights and slightly changed badging, but to be honest you’d have to work for Audi to be able to spot the difference from ten feet away.

The cabin is smart, with (optional on early models, standard later on) digital instruments under a neat cowl, and a 10.1-inch infotainment screen in the centre of the dash. Overall quality is excellent, and while you will spot some cheaper plastics here and there, they don’t spoil the effect.

Space in the cabin is fine, although headroom in the back isn’t the best. The boot is usefully bigger than that of the Sportback hatchback, at 425 litres, although it’s not as versatile as the hatchback’s luggage area. It’s on a par with the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and more spacious than the A-Class Saloon.

The Audi A3 Saloon might be small, but it feels almost like a big Audi when you get it out on the road. It’s smooth enough to be comfortable around town (although sporty S-Line models get firmer suspension, so beware of that if comfort is your thing) and it’s reasonably good fun on a twisty road. Plus, it’s refined enough to make long motorway journeys painless. If you want maximum fun, trade up to an S3, especially the 2024 update model.

What to look for when buying a used Audi A3

The Audi A3 has been recalled a few times, for issues with seatbelts, brakes, and loose electrical connectors, so make sure that work has been carried out. The infotainment system is often a cause of complaint too, but mechanically the A3 should be solid.

The A3 didn’t place in the most recent Driver Power ownership survey’s Top 50 Cars To Own list, and Audi finished in a pretty poor 27th (out of 32) brands in the overall manufacturer survey, with 21% of owners reporting faults with their cars.

Audi A3 Saloon FAQs

Is the Audi A3 Saloon front-wheel drive?

Mostly, yes. The A3 saloon is based on the same platform as the VW Golf, so most versions are front-wheel drive, with only sporty S3 and RS3 models getting quattro four-wheel drive as standard.

What is the difference between the Audi A3 and the A3 Saloon?

Really, the only big difference is the boot. The A3 Sportback is a five-door hatchback with a 380-litre boot, while the A3 Saloon gets a separate boot with 425 litres of space, and a slightly longer body. In terms of engines and mechanical bits, they’re the same except for the fact that the Saloon model was never offered with the plug-in hybrid TFSIe engine.