Although a lot of models reviewed on carwow are not available in the USA (like this one), I thoroughly enjoy these videos. I do have question though about the use of both Metric & Imperial when it comes to car terminology. Capacity is measured litres, but fuel consumption is measured in miles per gallon. Is this typical? Is fuel sold in litres or in gallons? Also, acceleration is measured in miles per hour. I'm confused.
Great review thanks Matt. Apologies if it’s already been done but would it be possible to do a review on how the virtual cockpit and MMI are controlled and which button does what. Thanks
35k basic for a 2.0 TSI and a boring interior? Matt, we’re all still waiting on the M140i review. So much more car for the money. Ok the Audi’s Quattro system is fantastic, I give it that but it doesn’t have that creamy turbo 6 Cylinder engine with 340bhp/500nm’s. I do like the Audi S3 but if I had one, I would be wishing I had the RS3 everyday.
Robert LeBlanc I’ve ordered one without keyless - much easier to steal for thieves with WiFi equipment, they only have to be within 10m of your keys to copy the signal and drive off in your car!
and I thought a Golf R is an overpriced Golf R.... when you think about the percentage a new car has of your income I would say every new car is overpriced- but that doesn't stop people form buying (or maybe I am just poor, who knows)
THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS.....in all honesty who in the UK has that amount of cash to blow on a hatchback. How many company owners and Vice Execs are there?
Officerd00fy Probably a bit of naivety on my part so I haven't heard of pcp purchase before. I'm on £34k a year with mortgage and two kids so accumulating enough for a full purchase just isn't possible.
Unfortunately the start button is on the passenger side, lack of attention to detail!! It's a AUD70K car, and they can't even put the start button on the right side...
You people know that this car is very old, even with the facelift! There will be coming a new A3 very soon. So of course newer cars have a better interior 🤦♂️
There is some kind of perpetual lie that Audi interior are amazing when they actually aren't. I think mercedes have much better interiors and i am a BMW owner.
A true petrol-head you alright mate? this is the worst selling audi ever just because of its shit interior and thats the point...if you dont think so that means that u are poor guy driving some thrash which is 20 yrs old...and i cant help you...this car is amazingly awful for 2018 and thats the end of story
money talks Dude for real? The A3 interior is way better than the one of a Merc A (2017) or BMW and these cars cost, with the same hp, easily even 10k more.
Abradon 01 omg another idiot...new A class has maybach interior what are u talking about ??? these air vents are from 2001 and this chinese 2 inch ipad is really amazing...the worst car in this class is def this shit audi...
Aristotelis Mitsiou Βλέπω συνέχεια τα ίδια και τα ίδια άσε που ανεβάζει βίντεο της προκοπής ανά 2 βδομάδες... Δεν ζήτησα να κάνει review από Koeniggsegg, έστω ένα Toyota Avensis ή Honda Accord μπορεί να κάνει...
Glad to see that hatchbacks are alive and well!
MAT!
Will you ever review the beautiful, also known for getting girls...
FIAT MULTIPLA?
Hexilicious HD My girl James May only approves Fiat Panda and Dacia Sandero...
iHeart GT86 {KatyCat} “my girl”’are you calling James May a girl? 😂
Still waiting for the review of all reviews: NEW E63 S VS NEW M5!!!!
Love this format of review
What a *BEAST* 🔥🔥🔥
This car is so weird, it looks more like a squeezed wagon than a hatch. I personally don't really like its looks, but I do like the saloon version.
This is the first time I’ve seen the screen popping up out of the dash . Thanks for that
Would be nice to know the location where Matt does his reviews. Not sure if it's a closed location or just a hidden gem normal road
Late reply but I think he said in one of his videos that they are private roads. Cant remember which one tho
A true sleeper hatch
RC4LIFE it looks aggressive though
not really , only good for launching , no good for rolling starts :)
PetrosRZ it will smoke other hot hatches, except super hatches with the likes of Ferrari FF and GTC4 Lusso
Do you know what a sleeper is?
What fantasy world do you live in? It won't smoke other hot hatches. It's not even the fastest A3 based hatch. It has 300HP. The RS3 has 400hp.
do a seat leon cupra review
Although a lot of models reviewed on carwow are not available in the USA (like this one), I thoroughly enjoy these videos. I do have question though about the use of both Metric & Imperial when it comes to car terminology. Capacity is measured litres, but fuel consumption is measured in miles per gallon. Is this typical? Is fuel sold in litres or in gallons? Also, acceleration is measured in miles per hour. I'm confused.
Great review thanks Matt. Apologies if it’s already been done but would it be possible to do a review on how the virtual cockpit and MMI are controlled and which button does what. Thanks
Does anybody else think the A3 "sportback" is just a small estate (wagon) rather than a hatch like the 1 series and A class?
Yeah, like a mini a6 avant
It's a hatchback. 3rd side window is not enough to call it a wagon.
Yes but it looks like a downsized estate (wagon)
Yes it does, especially up close, I think of my RS3 as a mini rs6 lol
Still looks like an estate car due to the thinner C pillars.
TR HAMZA will love this vid lol
Haha it was a good one 😂
It is compact, noiseless and a better option than a Mini cooper I believe... When does it release in India?
Review the e92 m3 coupe
Wait were you on another youtube channel I remember you from another youtube channel?
He was on carbuyer but now on car wow
I have this car, it is fantastic! Next rs3
Hey matt can you review porsche cars never seen you reviewing Porsche cars????
Alloys are an upgrade too. Plus it’s a black edition. Prob £42k car
Audi RS3 vs Audi s3 stronic Drag Race 🤔🤔
Klar ist der rs3 schneller, wie groß ist aber der sichtbare Unterschied zum s3. 👍
Tajuutko että tää on englannin kielinen kanava?
Würde ich auch gerne wissen
Matt do a honda nsx video
0 to 60. In 15 seconds after setting all the modes
We want some race videos bro
What’s the difference between this and the 2017 model
35k basic for a 2.0 TSI and a boring interior? Matt, we’re all still waiting on the M140i review. So much more car for the money. Ok the Audi’s Quattro system is fantastic, I give it that but it doesn’t have that creamy turbo 6 Cylinder engine with 340bhp/500nm’s. I do like the Audi S3 but if I had one, I would be wishing I had the RS3 everyday.
I love S3
brilliant review didnt waste time and showed exactly what i was looking for (y)
Where is the new RS3 Saloon review?
I want to buy S3
New Audi a6
Mat, type of guy who keeps his hands in pockets on every thumbnail
Hey Mat you need an 60fps camera
Fantastic car!
When a 300hp hatch “isn’t a hot hatch”… what?
Would still prefer the Golf R.
This or golf R?
Bit cramped S5 room for a bike and reasonable amount of space for gear.
3:10 who else thought he just fucked that corner up but was going straight
whens you rs4 coming
do volvo xc40
Its like a golf r with quattro 😍
Oli Hecker a golf r is 4 wheel drive too
And both are Haldex
First thing, remap it.
*Grabs the door handle why the key open in the same hand* you are taking an huge risk
Price...???
Fast af boi!...
What would you rather buy the more expensive Audi or the cheaper Golf R that’s faster and practically the same car?
Most eastern europeans would steal the Audi.
The golf r isn’t faster it’s the same 0-60 4.6 seconds idiot
Audi due to its prestige interior compared to the golf r which isn't as nice
Why isn't it keyless, push button Start?
Mine is.
Robert LeBlanc I’ve ordered one without keyless - much easier to steal for thieves with WiFi equipment, they only have to be within 10m of your keys to copy the signal and drive off in your car!
Does it do dsg farts?
The overpriced Golf R... if you want a fast Audi hatchback, just get the RS3! Then you also get that beautiful 5 cylinder engine.
Ben Mayall Ve owns Audi.....
Ben Mayall RS3 is nearly 60k when specced up. I agree why would you buy this when you can get a Golf R.
Sooooo what car do you own ?
😂 rs3 is another 15k, interior is much nicer in this than the R and their isn't as many about which is better for resale.
and I thought a Golf R is an overpriced Golf R.... when you think about the percentage a new car has of your income I would say every new car is overpriced- but that doesn't stop people form buying (or maybe I am just poor, who knows)
Looks smaller than Jetta wagon
Wtf no push button start
Shame there is no manual transmission option
THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS.....in all honesty who in the UK has that amount of cash to blow on a hatchback. How many company owners and Vice Execs are there?
Mr H Reviews Mr H Reviews Tons of people buy £35,000 cars, it's not that much.
Most likely Personal contact hire deals.
No one buys cars nowadays using cash, mainly pcp, lease deals. Make it more affordable to buy.
Yep as the other guys said it's often pcp. When the golf r mk7 came out it had really cheap pcp deals which is why they are pretty common
Officerd00fy Probably a bit of naivety on my part so I haven't heard of pcp purchase before. I'm on £34k a year with mortgage and two kids so accumulating enough for a full purchase just isn't possible.
Silver or black... yes. Blue paint? No.
Audi' s best sleeper
Vlad Mihai You don't even know what a sleeper is.
a drag race
it has a key in 2018 lol
must be an option in the UK....Every S3 in Australia has key less start and entry since the 8V was released.
Unfortunately the start button is on the passenger side, lack of attention to detail!!
It's a AUD70K car, and they can't even put the start button on the right side...
Never really had much issue with the placement to be honest....easy to reach and press.
Joe Yung In most European countries the start button is on the driver’s side (left)...🤔
Rather it have a key, harder to steal
The design looks like a 90´s car..
The car thieves love them that much that you cant realistically own one........... not for very long anyway.
Unfortunately as much as I enjoy this hatch, I just don't see the point when you can do with a Golf R
A 35000 pound car in uk doesn't get keyless entry and go? Shame on you Audi. In India, the Suzuki swift gets keyless entry and go
Just a shame about shocking quality control and Audi customer service. Note to any future buyers: Do NOT upgrade seats.
What's up with SS seats?
ThisIsBarcode poor quality materials and build. Means they crease and dent with little to no use. Not what you expect for money you pay out
I collect mine Friday hopefully and really felt the interior was completed with the SS seats...sad to hear your review of them.
You people know that this car is very old, even with the facelift! There will be coming a new A3 very soon. So of course newer cars have a better interior 🤦♂️
One of those cars that are fundamentally good - but you wouldn't want to be seen driving one.
I would still take a VW GTI over this any day.
Just picked one up, love it!
Omg
Next gen Hyundai I 30 N performance should come with 330+ HP awd and under 35k euro. That would give the other brands the cold chills 😈
Interior is just awful for the price.
As is exterior.
Lol what? :D :D
There is some kind of perpetual lie that Audi interior are amazing when they actually aren't. I think mercedes have much better interiors and i am a BMW owner.
yep, the new a class interior looks amazing
I own a BMW 4 series and a Mercedes-Benz C-Class owner, and I still think Audi interior is better than Mercedes-Benz, not even speaking of BMW.
This car looks 2% less boring than a Golf great job Audi designers 👍
Golf r is much better
First
Early
40 000€ for that awful interior...sad
A true petrol-head there is no idiot who would pay 40K for 310HP car with 2001 interior
A true petrol-head lmao you know shit about cars..
A true petrol-head you alright mate? this is the worst selling audi ever just because of its shit interior and thats the point...if you dont think so that means that u are poor guy driving some thrash which is 20 yrs old...and i cant help you...this car is amazingly awful for 2018 and thats the end of story
money talks Dude for real? The A3 interior is way better than the one of a Merc A (2017) or BMW and these cars cost, with the same hp, easily even 10k more.
Abradon 01 omg another idiot...new A class has maybach interior what are u talking about ??? these air vents are from 2001 and this chinese 2 inch ipad is really amazing...the worst car in this class is def this shit audi...
Man, do an in-depth review of cars like Cadillac, Genesis, Lincoln or the new Toyota sedans and STOP MAKING SILLY AND SAME THINGS FFS!!!
Νίκος Γρηγορίου You do know that this is a British channel and we don't get 90% of the cars you just named?
Νίκος Γρηγορίου Γιατί τα θες εκείνα; Δεν τα πουλάνε πουθενά στην Ευρώπη, και ειδικά στην Ελλάδα. Πάνε δες αμερικανικά κανάλια για τέτοια αυτοκίνητα.
Aristotelis Mitsiou Βλέπω συνέχεια τα ίδια και τα ίδια άσε που ανεβάζει βίντεο της προκοπής ανά 2 βδομάδες... Δεν ζήτησα να κάνει review από Koeniggsegg, έστω ένα Toyota Avensis ή Honda Accord μπορεί να κάνει...
British Cars are Love He is tiring, this may be the 5th review of an Α3 this year... The only different car he reviewed was the Bentayga
man south crash existence mate blood silly salary rhetoric complete.
Interior looks cheap asf
For a 35k quid
Interior plain and boring and the reason we bought a Golf. How he thinks the interior is better is a mystery to me.
I reckon the Audi A3 and the Golf are the two most boring cars sold in Britain.
cough, ford fanboy, cough
toxic comment section inbound
There is nothing interesting about this car at least other audi's have 5 cylinder engines, Id rather have a BMW 1 series i think.
Rage Fire Currently, only one Audi model has a 5-cylinder.
The M140i is a different league to this car and cheaper!
Yeah its sad, performance cars shouldn't have 4 cyl engines its dull no matter how fast they get.
TriHard Cx aren't there two of them? RS3 and ttrs
pokest225 Yes, my bad. They use the same engine though.