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Audi A3 in-depth review - better than an A-Class or 1 Series?

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2020 Audi A3 Sportback review: carbyr.uk/36BEzgY
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The latest Audi A3 Sportback has a striking new look, a wealth of new technology and a varied selection of frugal engines. But can the new A3 outclass techy rivals like the new Volkswagen Golf, Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1 Series? Carbuyer editor Richard Ingram gives his verdict.
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@soawn29 3 года назад

1:55 Design didnt change enormously in here? Are you kidding me

@ldus 3 года назад

Was just about to comment this... is he mad? It's a total redesign!

@PauloSantos-nl5kj 3 года назад

His he totally crazy????🤦‍♂️

@RJKK 3 года назад

Really like the new carbuyer format and presentation, the video quality is amazing 👍❤️

@michelebicc6983 3 года назад

You’re back! That’s good

@carbuyer 3 года назад

We are! And there's loads of cool stuff to come. Thanks for sticking with us.

@pigeonpoo1823 3 года назад

You're back. Glad I didn't unsubscribe. Looking forward to new stuff and presenter!

@led0073 Год назад

Ordered the hybrid version in S-line spec TFSI-e with the S-tronic system and the sound and comfort pack in Navara blue back in January of 2022, it finally gets delivered to me on the 31st of July 2023. Can't believe the waiting times from Audi.

@eduardoforneck3335 3 года назад

I strongly disagree, the interior finish difference between the Golf and the A3 has reduced significantly, the A3 has become LESS premium in this generation, now you don't get soft touch material in the rear doors and you don't get that plastic cover over the window metal frame, these were important distinctions between the previous Golf and A3 in terms of interior quality, now the A3 is just like the Golf.

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@innesboa1611 6 месяцев назад

I don't agree with him saying it's gone upmarket inside...cheap hard plastic all over the place...l have an A5 and it's quality is way above the A3.

@akashkumarsrivastava6199 3 года назад

Welcome back

@matthewsmith2787 3 года назад

At least it still has buttons rather than a touchscreen to control the ventilation, unlike the Golf 8

@menifo4334 3 года назад

A good review but not one that would set my wheels on fire. Reciting a script takes away spontaneity and genuine enthusiasm. Good to see that you are holding on.

@carbuyer 3 года назад

Stick with us - there's loads more (including another new presenter) just around the corner.

@shashediri544 3 года назад

After very very long time .you come back.

@carbuyer 3 года назад

Indeed! Loads of cool content on the way.

@ppc1313 3 года назад

1:56 how is it much easier to use, you cant even see it during driving without looking down? Dont encourage an unsafe application of technology like this screen, maybe the next gen will make it right if enough people criticize it.

@ppc1313 3 года назад

Also, with that much noise in the cabin and the average space and materials, the premium over the golf is lost. Mercedes and BMW are seemingly better this generation.

@carbuyer 3 года назад

The system is far more intuitive than the old setup, with more logical menus and better connectivity. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto add familiarity for smartphone users, too.

@mattgreen9507 3 года назад

@@carbuyer But it isn't familiar. Android Auto works differently to Android on your phone. Only certain apps are compatible and their interface is different too, some more than others. It seems to me that, despite my love of tech, a lot of Infotainment systems are a distraction. People just don't seem to be able to be disciplined enough not to dive into menus they're not familiar with whilst driving... thus taking their eyes off the road. Having the screen at eye level at least mitigates that a little. Otherwise a nice review :-)

@JMB1891 3 года назад

So IS it better than a 1 series or A class, there didn’t seem to be an answer? Also, does this 1.5 engine still suffer with well reported issues?

@astronaut205 3 года назад

A3 looks awesome (especially the R line) ..and I'm saying that having an A-Class

@Whiponized 3 года назад

Bruh

@Bugside 3 года назад

They're back, baby

@korgond 3 года назад

Finally, you're back. Thumps up.

@MattysCars 3 года назад

This is better than watching Ginny on escape to the country

@Electrifyingcom 3 года назад

You came come and watch me chat about cars instead over at our new channel. Best of luck to the new Carbuyer team! Ginny

@u771100 3 года назад

I think you can deselect sports suspension. This might make a difference to the ride quality although maybe not the road noise.

@adehardcastle9229 3 года назад

With the greatest of respect, there are cheap plastics high up, ie the air vents and the door handle. The cup holder is cheap and nasty and has no cover!! Even the Golf GTD 2017 plate had this. The storage is down in comparison to the Golf GTD I replaced. Take it out of Dynamic mode and put it into comfort mode and this sorts out the harsher ride and road noise. It's a very nice car but not as premium as it should be! Small details have let Audi down a bit I feel.

@jamiep61 3 года назад

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. I particularly like the styling the best

@carbuyer 3 года назад

Thanks Jamie. Loads more cool content to come!

@joshstreet3919 3 года назад

I think the interior quality of the new A3 is nowhere near as good as the previous car. It now literally has nothing separating it from the Golf, except the price which in an Audi is simply not good enough. The Leon and the Octavia are the ones to keep an eye on.

@carbuyer 3 года назад

We agree that the SEAT and Skoda are worth keeping an eye on - reviews of both are on the way very soon!

@joshstreet3919 3 года назад

@@carbuyer I just don’t think there’s enough to separate them anymore. In my opinion, the Octavia has the nicest out of them all!

@NAKMUAYACADEMY 2 года назад

Very curious your opinion which one all round would be best A3/polo/Leon/ bmw1 / Merc a?

@giorgoss.3899 3 года назад

Here in Greece the 1.5 TFSI is only with the 7-speed automatic S-tronic. We don't have the manual gearbox with that engine. Manual gearbox it's with only the 1 liter with 110hp. I don't understand why,

@michelebicc6983 3 года назад

Same in Italy

@carbuyer 3 года назад

It's probably due to market trends. The automatic is likely more popular, and therefore Audi can't justify selling the larger engine with a manual gearbox.

@wipeout456 3 года назад

I have this car, love it in every way. Miles better than the 1 series or a class

@user-px3dz6hc7f 3 года назад

How has your experience been with it so far ? I’m looking to buy a saloon a3 so would love to know what you like / dislike and how long you’ve had it

@orientalboy86 3 года назад

I did drive both of them and i have to say that the A 250 simply is more fun to drive than the 148 hp Audi A3, also the Mercedes has better materials, alcantara leather on the inside area of the doors whereas Audi uses a lot of hard plastik. The interior of the Audi looks a bit more futuristic and i prefer it over the A class in terms of the way it looks but the materials in the Mercedes are slightly better in my opinion and also the engine with 224 hp over the 148 hp in the A3

@TomG1991 3 года назад

I have the S-line. I love it. However, It is a bit annoying that for the price, you don’t get front sensors, a reverse camera, and heated seats. The interior is really nice. Everyone loves it. Powerful enough to zip around too 👍🏻

@WinkelHoof 3 года назад

The interior in the Mercedes A-class is more futuristic and you get much more standard equipment in the A-class. The voice command is also better in the A-class. The only things you cant get in the A-class is a electric tailgate and animated headlights.

@Alex-nr5et 11 месяцев назад

At 1:40 did he really say that 'the design hasn't changed enormously in here'.

@josephorme-dawson2573 3 года назад

Nice little review but 2 things annoyed me. At 1.48 you state that the design hasn’t changed very much in the interior from the previous generation?! Ermmmm really? It’s completely different! Am i mean completly! 2nd thing that was annoying was that at 6:30 you state that it was hard to justify the price premium of the previous A3 over the Golf. Again... Really? A3 residuals were higher/depreciation lower meaning that it was economically a better buy than the Golf.

@itsyourgurllmila 3 месяца назад

What size tyres would you recommend going for and is the 30 tfsi better and softer?

@timrodierides 3 года назад

Nice job Rich

@thokozanigab 3 года назад

It's finally here 😭

@chriswright4252 3 года назад

You complain about the road roar, but be fair to all other actual drivers who will usually have the radio on or music playing?!!

@adunford2664 Год назад

More video of the interior and drop the music please.

@MOSSFEEN 3 года назад

AH BRILLIANT yer back

@giorgostzavaras5686 3 года назад

Did Ginny and Batch leave the channel ??

@alirezazadeh 3 года назад

Yeah what happened?

@alirezazadeh 3 года назад

I just checked their Twitter looks like they’ve both left...

@Electrifyingcom 3 года назад

I left to set up my own channel with Nicki Sheilds and Tom 'Wookie' Ford, come and say hi to us! Ginny x

@Electrifyingcom 3 года назад

I just fancied a change and have set up my own brand and channel, so come and say hi to us! Wishing the new Carbuyer team all the best, good to see them back.

@alirezazadeh 3 года назад

@@Electrifyingcom you should have gone to carwow with mat watson

@elfanwidyantono5611 3 года назад

I thougt you guys are invected by cov19. Lol Welcome back!!

@fritztimmyporsche5336 3 года назад

Wait a Minute! I think Ginny Buckley and James Batchelor quit reviewing cars at Carbuyer. I think he should review the New Mercedes E-Class Coupe, and the model is AMG E53.

@leonsiric398 2 года назад

Great and honest review! Bravo!👍

@paulsikora5623 Год назад

great content,it looks really nice the 2020 A3 but still love my 2010 A3 tdi sportback..

@BM_PAZ 3 года назад

I had the A class hybrid a few weeks back, that also suffers a lot of road noise which is further enhanced because of the lack of engine noise. I guess this’ll be the same then which is a shame. I suppose I’ll just have to get a Bentley for the quietness.

@carbuyer 3 года назад

It's a problem that plagues many hybrid and electric cars. The car manufacturers have got their work cut out over the next few years...

@matthewsmith2787 2 года назад

@@carbuyer I think many cars suffer from this issue with road noise, changing the tyres to something high profile and softer side walls may help

@georgepagios769 Год назад

What’s your opinion about the 1.0 engine ? Is it reliable ?

@Mescherje 3 года назад

Choosing S-Line with manual and that poor version of the cocpit screen is dumb. The same price would be without the S-Line, but with S-Tronic (1.5 comes with mild hybrid) and the bigger cocpit screen. Sport seats are the same, just without the "S" logo. Plus, the standard line comes with standard suspension: +15 mm and more comfortable.

@rolo_061 3 года назад

Great review but I don't really like few wide angle shots as it might not be a true representation of the car's interior space.

@laserjet2000 3 года назад

Yeah! Carbuyer is back! Though with less jokes and more serious...

@KrY7eX 3 года назад

Back in september I've signed a leasing contract for this new A3 Sportback S Line, and the latest update is that i will probably get it in around february 2021. Apparently they are missing a modul in the car, and that's the reason for the delay, at least here in Denmark. Is it the same in other countries?

@omarqasir170 3 года назад

It’s Back

@darren85i 3 года назад

Yay for competition! Please can we not let Matts ego get any bigger!!!

@jonathanw844 3 года назад

I have had to unsubscribe him, I used to like him a lot, such a joker now

@darren85i 3 года назад

@@jonathanw844 it’s all about him and Carwow. I just can’t watch him anymore.

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

Idk what u mean- his vids are so original & entertaining.

@DejiFadahunsi1 3 года назад

Welcome back - I’ve been awaiting a good review of the new A3

@Jahmed5635 3 года назад

Forgot this channel existed

@cormacmagee7310 3 года назад

Were is Ginny buckley and James batchelor

@kuddin9021 3 года назад

On furlough

@johnbrown9092 3 года назад

Good review.

@fuatfatihturkoglu501 3 года назад

Great car review..

@smkhan01 3 года назад

Looks aggressive 🔥🔥🔥

@moosazaman2354 3 года назад

I forgot Carbuyer existed...

@carbuyer 3 года назад

We're back! And we've got loads of really exciting content to come. Stay tuned!

@benjamin-johnsen 3 года назад

@@carbuyer Are you gonna do a review of the Mazda CX-30 and Mazda MX-30? If so, I’m going to subscribe at once🤩

@carbuyer 3 года назад

@@benjamin-johnsen Our CX-30 video is waiting in the wings and should go live in the next couple of weeks. We'll review MX-30 early next year all being well!

@andreipop1 3 года назад

Video quality is a bit off.

@MercSLRFan 3 года назад

Interlaced

@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760 3 года назад

A3 is much better than a Golf, only Theres one problem, it shares its motor with the Golf so it doesn’t have that extra power it should.

@markdennis7119 3 года назад

Good car review 👍

@carbuyer 3 года назад

Glad you liked it. Plenty more (including another new presenter!) on the way.

@DaveDVideoMaker 3 года назад

I would avoid the manual transmission Audi A3 (don’t ask why).

@gporourke627 3 года назад

Nice to see you're back. But are you back for good..?? Nice review and the Rd tyres were very loud. But why does every car reviewer constantly go on about the VW Golf. There a tonnes of cars out there now that are more stylish and better then the Golf. The Golf which must be one of the most boring looking cars on the Rd now. Pls stop mentioning the golf. Concentrate on the car you're reviewing...Cheers

@carbuyer 3 года назад

We are! We've been filming constantly for the past few months with loads of great content ready to go.

@carbuyer 3 года назад

The reason we (and many others) refer to the Golf when talking about mid-size family cars is largely due to familiarity. There are many, many accomplished cars in this area of the market, but the Golf is still the one most people recognise.

@njt937 3 года назад

Lovely car ordered mine 🤩

@hunterelitek 3 года назад

I come back to carbuyer and I see why I’m going back to carwow 😂😂

@kuddin9021 3 года назад

Carwows getting boring with the nonstop drag racing

@hunterelitek 3 года назад

@@kuddin9021 is it

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

@@kuddin9021 how are u into cars yet don't like drag racing lol also that's not all they do

@kuddin9021 3 года назад

@@georgedowns4034 when did i say i dont like drag races you chief

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

@@kuddin9021 u kinda implyed it. Carwow are original & it's not just drag races.

@watchmanjoe9867 3 года назад

I also noticed noise coming from the wheels. This was one of the main reasons I picked the 118i (also cheaper)

@matthewsmith2787 3 года назад

Probably down to crap sound insulation

@markking9435 3 года назад

They seriously need to re think what there doing with the bottom of there rear bumpers, all that cheap plastic with stupid fake exhaust, so many people complain about the same thing but audi keep doing it, are they aware of people's thoughts?

@silenceseppo7079 3 года назад

Did Ginny and batch get sacked?

@Electrifyingcom 3 года назад

No! I fancied a change and left to set up my own channel with Nicki Shields and Tom 'Wookie' Ford, come and say hi to us. Wishing the new Carbuyer team all the best, Ginny x

@WolfgangVonKempelen838 3 года назад

The golf is still the more practical car & value for money.

@WolfgangVonKempelen838 3 года назад

@TKDKobioshi Well you spend mostly of the time in the car driving and it is other people looking at the outside; but I see your point. However, if looks are more important to you, you have to go for the one that looks better for you and if you are willing to pay a premium for the badge. I know what I would chose ;)

@WolfgangVonKempelen838 3 года назад

@TKDKobioshi Quality has a price ;)

@flizzy4645 3 года назад

Loool that car ugly

@akinolanrewaju4452 3 года назад

Letting Matt Watson Go Was The Biggest Mistake Of CARBUYER! I remember watching them 4 years ago. hopefully you guys do well there is a lot of good competition out there.

@afonsocrespo89 3 года назад

Aqui no Brasil virá por 200k🤑🇧🇷

@stephengriffin4990 3 года назад

Could not handle the tyre roar every day.

@damindra 3 года назад

You contradicted yourself, you said the integrated screen is nicer than the previous tablet like stuck screen, then you said the Mercs screen is the best, HOW???.....ALL MERCS HAVE STRETCHED IPAD SCREENS STUCK TO THE DASH!!! Horrible design! I would never go for any mercs, they all have horrible tablet stuck to the dash!

@BIG2hats 3 года назад

The tablets on the days by nerd are simply the BEST thing to come out of any manufacturer in the last 10yrs

@t5jerry 3 года назад

your face reminds me of a "younger" stephen hendry the snooker player😲

@coilnchamberlain6506 Год назад

Would not buy with that horrible tyre noise.

@ryanm.3681 3 года назад

Outrageous that this does not have a reverse camera.

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

Not rly a big deal as it is quite a small car

@ryanm.3681 3 года назад

@@georgedowns4034 at this price it should have it... I forget that they aren't required in Europe like they are in the US

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

@@ryanm.3681 oh did not know that. I mean it's a nice feature for sure and it definitely helps

@johnhomewood1934 3 года назад

Don’t bother with Audi dealers, 3 times I have been to my local dealership trying to buy a car. Each time I was treated with utter contempt, hence Volvo since having 80k of my business. They prefix all their models with A, Q or TT in my opinion their school sales report would be marked with a Z.....🤔

@V_Dubya 3 года назад

You’re not wrong there Their sales teams are nowhere near as good as they think they are. I really think it detracts from Audi Brand appeal.

@felixsulla7853 3 года назад

You're bang on. Went to Audi Warrington a few years back. Waited a long time, was totally ignored. Their attitude seemed to be customers should be thanking them. They were totally disinterested. Left and Bought a BMW. Never looked back.

@user-qe4ji7et5o 3 года назад

good evening my friend s...thanks for video good car and good music..am for saudia Arabia tik tok 🇸🇦👑🇸🇦gmn_ksa

@zuti071 3 года назад

What is Arabia?

@Mikekhoh 3 года назад

Proton X50 better boss

@Skurk11 3 года назад

Two things- The new Golf is a complete mistake. It looks ugly and its way too expensive compared to the Audi A3. Why even bother! However, going with the A3 upgrading to Saloon and the S-line version is a must.

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

Have you actually seen the Golf in person?

@comba06 2 года назад

Go and have a look at latest Mk8 Golf in dark grey or dark blue colour (specc'ed up to at least 'Life' or even 'R' trim). Golf actually looks really good in the flesh. This latest Audi A3 is the mistake, in terms of interior just so the car can be turned into an iphone. Surprising cheap plastics in parts of interior compared to the BMW 1 series 128ti upwards....and a stupid volume circle dial instead of just a button would do..

@richarddastardly6845 3 года назад

Wrong engine, should have a TDI in it, poor!

@overtaxed3628 3 года назад

The quality of the Audi A3 is questionable, I have a previous A3 model and I am not satisfied at all. Here’s just one example I’ve seen with other owners as well: protective shock absorber covers that persistently fall out of the case and leave the shock absorber unprotected. Typically for the VAG concern, they have fucked millions of people, and they are never responsible for anything, I will not mention dieselgate. It doesn't fit a premium car at all, it's a shame, I even think that the new Renault Megane is much better done, that is, I didn't notice that anyone complains about idiotic flaws like at Audi.

@RevanParker 3 года назад

Jeesh man, those headlights looka awfull. Feels like an a1 now! The interior looks cramped too , plastic-ish. Generally a step in the wrong direction tbh. Rather go for the Benz A imo.

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

U clearly haven't seen it in person then...

@will2778 3 года назад

hot guy

@musiconvinylisbetter.1449 3 года назад

The vents are ugly.

@harkmannah7432 3 года назад

Who writes this? Don’t go for the softer suspension and smaller wheels! Terrible advice. You’ll ruin the the look of the car so would be better buying a cheaper car.

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

What? No to most people a softer ride is obvs more important than the style

@Stephenb033 3 года назад

Who dis?

@carbuyer 3 года назад

This is Rich, our new editor. We've got loads more to come (including another new presenter) so stay tuned!

@slen6293 3 года назад

Pretty crap review. Interior has changed loads and quality is poor. How can he say it’s not much different? A-class infotainment better? What about the 1 series, bmw infotainment widely regarded as the best in class.

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

Pretty crap comment. It is his opinion- you don't need to make a huge deal over it...

@slen6293 3 года назад

@@georgedowns4034 haha whatever mate. That my opinion “you don’t have to make a huge deal about it”. Almost every review states what I put in my comment, this review just decides to say the opposite

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

@@slen6293 so? It's still his opinion. If he thinks the design hasn't changed very much then so be it. That's kinda good he's not like "every other reviewer " in a way. The review still tells you all you need to know

@slen6293 3 года назад

@@georgedowns4034 the design has objectively changed quite a bit. Its like saying yellow and purple are the same colour and it’s my subjective opinion so it’s ok. No, they are quite different.

@michaelsimpkins5178 3 года назад

Yawwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

@berhoom2024 3 года назад

🤣

@adamjones9988 3 года назад

No charisma! No personality!. Bring back the previous presenters. Better to stick with CarWow.

@georgedowns4034 3 года назад

No come back! It is much better now...

@4figgis957 3 года назад

Far too dark inside. Awful. Overpriced VW

@carbuyer 3 года назад

That's the problem with the S line's dark headlining!

@dexterf8601 2 года назад

cheaper looking interior than previous models and overall a boring car. boring to drive too. only reason you would get an a3 is is you're shallow and want a badge.