Audi A3 (96-03) - Review Review by David Ross on 16 July 2008 The A3 was Audi's take on the Volkswagen Golf Mk3 and became the first hatchback from a premium manufacturer. It actually borrows most of its underpinnings from the Golf, including some excellent engines, but adds more stylish looks and a higher quality finish. When it was launched in 1996, prices were steep for what was essentially a three-door family hatchback, but thanks to the prestige badge it proved popular. Used prices are now lower, making it a good alternative to a used Golf or BMW 3-Series Compact. Family buyers are better off finding a five-door model - these were introduced in 1999. The A3 was finally replaced in 2003. 3.5 out of 5 Other Audi reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery Facts & Figures See our complete Facts & Figure section for details of performance, dimensions, running costs and insurance groups. Get a Car Information Pack now – Everything you need to know about this car in one place. Standard Trim More Figures 1.6 3d More Figures 1.6 3d Auto More Figures 1.6 5d More Figures 1.6 5d Auto More Figures 1.8 3d More Figures 1.8 3d Auto More Figures 1.8 5d More Figures 1.8 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDi (90ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDi (90ps) 3d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDi (90ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 TDi (90ps) 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDI (100ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDI (100ps) 3d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDI (100ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 TDI (100ps) 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDi (110ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDi (110ps) 3d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDi (110ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 TDi (110ps) 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDI (130ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDI (130ps) 5d Compare Equipment See 35 used Audi A3s for sale, starting at £795 SE More Figures 1.6 SE 3d More Figures 1.6 SE 3d Auto More Figures 1.6 SE 5d More Figures 1.6 SE 5d Auto More Figures 1.8 SE 3d More Figures 1.8 SE 3d Auto More Figures 1.8 SE 5d More Figures 1.8 SE 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDi SE (90ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDi SE (90ps) 3d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDi SE (90ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 TDi SE (90ps) 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDI SE (100ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDI SE (100ps) 3d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDI SE (100ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 TDI SE (100ps) 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDi SE (110ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDi SE (110ps) 3d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDi SE (110ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 TDi SE (110ps) 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDI SE (130ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDI SE (130ps) 5d Compare Equipment See 35 used Audi A3s for sale, starting at £795 Sport More Figures 1.6 Sport 3d More Figures 1.6 Sport 3d Auto More Figures 1.6 Sport 5d More Figures 1.6 Sport 5d Auto More Figures 1.8 Sport 3d More Figures 1.8 Sport 3d Auto More Figures 1.8 Sport 5d More Figures 1.8 Sport 5d Auto More Figures 1.8 T Sport 3d More Figures 1.8 T Sport 3d Tip Auto More Figures 1.8 T Sport 3d Auto More Figures 1.8 T Sport 5d More Figures 1.8 T Sport 5d Tip Auto More Figures 1.8 T Sport 5d Auto More Figures 1.8 T quattro Sport 3d More Figures 1.8 T quattro Sport 5d More Figures 1.8 T quattro Sport 3d (6) More Figures 1.8 T quattro Sport 5d (6) More Figures 1.9 TDI Sport (100ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDI Sport (100ps) 3d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDI Sport (100ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 TDI Sport (100ps) 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDi Sport (110ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDi Sport (110ps) 3d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDi Sport (110ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 TDi Sport (110ps) 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 TDI Sport (130ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDI Sport (130ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 TDI quattro Sport (130ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 TDI quattro Sportt (130ps) 5d Compare Equipment See 35 used Audi A3s for sale, starting at £795 S3 More Figures S3 quattro 3d More Figures S3 quattro (225ps) 3d Compare Equipment See 35 used Audi A3s for sale, starting at £795 Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Audi A3 cars for sale We have 35 models like this for sale. Find Audi A3 cars for sale Previous: Summary Next: Equipment