What we like

The A3’s size is ideal for urban commuting, but it’s still solid and comfortable enough to knock out very long journeys. The interior and handling are particular strong points, as is the infotainment system. And, spec-for-spec, it’s actually quite good value compared to some more prosaic hatchbacks.

What we don’t like

Material quality in certain areas of the interior leaves something to be desired. The monolithic front seats fitted to S Line and Black Edition models can also create a claustrophobic back seat experience for some passengers. And we feel Audi is being a bit stingy not fitting multi-link rear suspension to all models.