I think the criticism of this 1.0ltr engine is unwarranted. I've driven the new Octavia and the New A3 with this engine/manual gearbox setup. It never feels like a 1.0ltr, it feels like a 1.6+ engine in general use. It's not being advertised as a performance powerhouse so why are we judging it as one....say it as it is. Is it a fast car? No, is it well capable of performing for general daily use including overtaking etc. Yes without question!
That is good to know since I've ordered an A3 Sportsback, and I still could change some options.>Though I'm still not convinced for the motor...1.0 or 1.5L. I did choose 1.0L for economic reasons (taxes and fuel) and I don't drive more than 80miles/h, but all the other comments here do give me currently a hard time...
Completely agree my sister has a new Audi A1 1.0L . The first time i drove it the first thing i said to her was there’s no way this is a 1.0L , it honestly felt like i was driving a 1.4-1.5 . I’ve just ordered a brand new Audi A3 30tsfi S-line , i’m buzzing for it to come in August
I got one as a curtesy car and I didn’t even know it was a 1 litre engine because it drove almost like the 1.6 litre A class I was given prior to this one until I did a check on it and realised it’s a 1 litre engine car, it’s pretty quick enough for anything u might need a car for in the uk since the speed limit is on 70mph and this is capable of doing 130mph so it’s more than enough.
The 1 liter engine is nothing wrong with. Only thing that is a little better with the 1.5 liter version, is that it has a better rear suspension. The 1 liter version has a torsion bar, so its a bit rougher in handling, not that most people would notice anyway :) The only downside with this car is that it is lacking in standard equipment. I do not care about the $3000 navigation option, since I use Android Auto for everything of that but its the small things like missing interiour lights, that only exist if you got some extras.. or like a visual reverse sensor indication, like even our VW Up has, that just feels wierd.. and also it has a radar, but if you did not pay extra for the software it just shows a warning if you are too close to the car infront, instead of using it for the cruise control.
You’re spot on. I bought the 30 TFSI mid spec saloon 6 months ago brand new. It has slightly more power than my previous A3 1.6 Sportback, which I always thought was the ideal engine size for me. I’ve only done 4000km so far and love it. The excellent fuel economy just adds to my overall satisfaction.
The MMI is actually really good, the guy did nothing for it if I'm honest. he didn't even know how to work the volume control should probably learn how it works before doing a review mate.
Over 38,000 for that car with a 1.0 lt engine and all these dealerships complaining that their sales are down ,those people that continue to fork out that sort of money regardless are the reason that prices are going the wrong way.
For less 10.000 you can buy a new Ford Mondeo 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid (187PS) CVT, which is almost a real "Limousine". If this is not a comedy, then it will be insanity. 😉
Dreadful looking car. Overstyled, like all current Audis. Previous generation in S-line trim is a timeless classic. You said it yourself Bob, "cuts and creases, teardrops add ons, X yoke looks like it doesn't belong." etc...
The interior plastics look awfully cheap... for a car that costs that much and isn't very big. Think of the caliber of second hand saloon you could buy with that..... Madness.
Bob, thanks for using the indicators in this review. I have always wondered if Audi cars had indicators because those driving Audis NEVER seem to use them! BMW drivers are less arrogant. PS, not a hope would buy one of these. It's amazing what people will pay for a badge!
Don't be silly. Us Audi drivers have far superior indicators than yours so of course we are going to use them. Don't get angry just because I have a better car than you.
@@eamonnmcdermott1939 Wow. I never actually knew that. I thought that car manufacturers were just sharing parts and underpinnings for the last 25 years. What a revelation that VW is actually just shipping VW Golfs to the Audi factory, sticking an Audi badge on them and calling it an A3. It's amazing how much a different badge changes the complete look and feel of the car. They had me conned.
@@pato10111 And they also charge so much more just for that badge. I wouldn’t mind if Audi could make reliable cars! Own one out of warranty and that’s when all the trouble starts!
@@eamonnmcdermott1939 VWs are great cars and most of the time I would choose one over an Audi as they are a more cutting-edge brand, especially for mid-sized SUV's and EVs. However, VW's smaller cars are very basic and not very good-looking. The new Golf is light years behind the A3 in terms of comfort and styling. Even the A1 is a nicer car than the Golf. A good interior goes a long way. I recently purchased an ID4 and an A3 Sline Saloon. Both cars were too expensive. It's just how things are these days with every car brand.
The previous A3 also had a 1 litre petrol by the way. I have a 1 litre petrol in my VW golf estate and its grand. Hooked up to DSG transmission and its perfectly acceptable.
Don't think that's what he's getting at, your paying the bones of 40k for a 1 liter Petrol in what's supposed to be a luxury german car. Sure it may be fine but 40k
You see there are men out there who think that the litre of a car determines its power output and performance. They don't have a clue. Car engines have changed a lot in 10 years. A 1l turbo is perfectly acceptable with plenty of torque. More than a 1.6 from 10 years ago.
Ok, I click on, thinking Audi A3...dull....1 litre petrol.....even duller....lets see how Bob makes this interesting lol. I'm not a fan of the look of Audis for the main part, too conservative, like Volvos used to be...cars for accountants. It's those interior vents, perched up there, just remind me of early 80s Japanese sports cars, but not in a good way. Rest of dash looks ok. Yes, my car now has no volume knob, I miss that, so much easier and faster control.
The price indicated seems absurd, but it can easily be configured with the same engine, for more than £ 50,000 - S-Line 30 TFSI S-tronic version with extra equipment. Conclusion: at the limit of the madness that anyone can achieve it is possible to buy a 50,000 € Limousine with a three-cylinder engine and 999cc.
I have the new a3 1 liter manual. I find that my mileage goes down rather quick. I follow the gear change guide to make the most but still find it goes down rather quick. ?
The 1 litre is a fantastic engine especially in the Ibiza, A1 and Polo but for a 38,000 saloon car you want a bigger engine. Based on this car the 1 litre makes no sense to buy, however based on the Ibiza and A1 the 1.0 makes no sense NOT to buy. Basically if you want this engine get the Ibiza or A1
When you look at what you can get for 38.5k on the market now, I'm sure this wouldn't be top of the list. Someone is paying it otherwise they wouldn't charge it. The turbo would be worked hard on a 1ltr.
In fairness to the BMW grille, the Audi one has been much bigger for years.. but they put the 4 rings and the reg in the middle of it. Audi never really had a legacy grille unlike BMW with the kidneys.
So do you need to make an online purchase to get a grown up sized engine as well as to activate a license for the sat nav? More than 38K and you don't even get sat nav, this is a joke...
That 1L TSI engine is great, as I have it in my SEAT Arona. It made me rethink as I was going to aim for the 1.5 TSI engine, economy for both is near the same, only difference is you get stung on insurance a bit more if you get the 1.5 TSI.
Completely agree, most people haven't used the 1.0ltr engine and just assume it's a 1.0ltr from 1995, nobody would ever think it was a 1.0ltr after driving it. Reviews like this don't help IMO.
I have a 1.0 L DSG Audi A3 2017. The engine is surprisingly sprightly for its size and never feels underpowered. I have a 2.0 L 200bhp diesel for comparison and the Audi is still very pleasuresome to drive!
Like the other comments,I agree. Great work Bob,been watching your vids for years. Great content and humour. As for the car, I prefer saloons over h backs. But the A3,horrid on all levels. Subjective I know. Oh and what is it about the majority of car vloggers and on the tv are obsessed with pointing out " Agressive lines/image" on a car,isn't there enough road rage without perpetuating it.
The 1.0l engines are fine in most cases and around town but only time will tell how well they’ll stand up if they’re being driven hard/on motorways etc. Nice vid 👍
I'm about a month into ownership of my Sline A3 Saloon. Its a 1.5l petrol dsg. So far I'm not liking it at all and will probably shift it in a few months. Coming from a 1L A1, the engine in the A3 sounds like a tractor. For a 50k car, it's very disappointing. Our other family car is a VW ID4. It is leaps and bounds better to drive than the Audi. As family cars, Evs are really starting to leave ICE vehicles behind.
It’s not the engine size that comprises the car as long as it has enough hp and torq. I have a focus st-line 1.0 ecoboost 140hp model and it goes like a rocket it has plenty power, unless it’s just the Audi’s are rubbish
What's with the fake grilles and fake exhausts. Makes it look tacky not classy. Also interior far too complicated and techy for me. Also a bit basic. What's wrong with easy to use knobs . Audi don't do well in reliability charts either
My 3 year old A3 has a beautiful interior. Audi have ruined what was a great set up. Mind you, my infotainment system is rubbish and Audi hasn't improved on it, it seems. Shame.
Looks cheap and tacky, with lots of corporate hurdles, and it has one of those 3 cylinder engines that wont last long enough to get value from the car i venture. Plus, at that price there are far better cars.
Not a fan of this new dash one bit. That said, I pick my A3 Saloon Edition one in 2.0 150BHP Auto in 3 weeks time. Hope I've made the right decision as I currently drive a VW Golf GTD mk7.5 184BHP with 7500 miles. Time will tell.
What's even funnier is that they put so many fake air vents on it that it suggests it has like 500hp. Just that is what makes this car look far from premium to me
A3 saloon always so much better looking than the hatch in all generations. Just shows had they put the though into it was what the MK5/MK6 Jetta's could have been. Trouble was they killed the Jetta's market after the Vento VR6 & Bora V6 4motion by not offering any like it petrol wise (apart from a brief period offering the MK5 GTI's engine in the MK5 for a tiny period).
Hey Bob:). Love the videos 👌🏽. Just for future reference, and if you click the apps tile on the screen, it will show you the connection manager. You can select smartphone interface by doing that. You have the USB connected so that it what it is going to pick up first, but if you select phone apps, you can access Apple car play/android auto Also I’m regards to the engine, I’m aware is it the 3 cylinder is in a Few VW range cars but I would also make it aware thag it not the Mii or polo BHP, it is the 110BHP. Mii and polo would typically be 65-95 BHP with 5 speed gearboxes. Happy New year Bob :)
When you put the price up I went Fffffff...!! Has the country gone mad.. nope not a nice car.. so far.. cause the pause button on the tv is pressed. That vent.. very Legoly.. is that even a word
They have removed all the elegance Audis used to have and brought the interior down to a level of Seat or a Skoda. The original A3 saloon was the most elegant car on the road. The new Mk4 (and I have one each of the previous 3 marks) is utterly ghastly. BMW i3 here I come.
Nope. Not going to watch all of this having read the comments. Drove a 1 litre Civic last year and the fuel consumption was around 28 mpg worse than driving my exes Honda Jazz.
I'm swapping my x6 for an a3 saloon 35 tdi edition 1. Going from 306bhp to 150bhp and a much lower down ride. I'm actually looking forward to it though. Anything to look out for ?
Just bought a low mileage 2018 Seat Leon 1.6 tdi for €13800, which is essentially the same car wearing a slightly cheaper suit, €38k for that, are they mad..
@@ST-ur7oh well from my own personal experience of the 1.6 tdi, since 2012 our family have had 3 Leon's, 2 Octavias , 1 Ateca, none had egr or injecter problems. So thanks for you concern but I think I'll be alright 👍
We have two Audi A3's, an 2018 1.5 TFSI which we're very happy with. But the 2011 A3 1.6 TDI has had to have 2 injectors replaced. Been told it's because we got the software update after emissions scandal. Audi in both cases of the injectors failing eventually covered bill each time which was over €1000. But only after a shouting match in the showroom and the fact we had a full Audi service history on the 2011 from new.
@@pf1133 sounds familiar. My golf and mums jetta diesel both had EGR and injectors issues after the fix. Economy was never right also. Glad to move them on. We have a 1.5 TSI now too - excellent engine .
This is a VW Golf / Ford Focus sized car with turbo petrol engines. The 1l pushes out somewhere around 110-120 hp and does 0-60 mph in about 10s; the 1.5l makes 130 (derated) or 150 hp, that latter making 60 in about 8.5s. That seems more than adequate to me, unless you want a sporty car, in which case you should probably be considering an S3.
That's why there's a 6 speed. I have the Octavia Combi with the same engine and there's often 4 of us in it. Whereas I'm light weight I can't say the same for the other 3. Admittedly gearbox needs to be played with but if you are reading the road conditions right you'll seldom be caught out. The 1.5 petrol is an extra €3000 plus here and I figured that's my fuel for a few years.
@@Iceberg1313 That's fair what you're saying. These are modern cars after all with all the safety kit so manufacturers wouldn't make them that slow. I bought a brand new Honda Civic SR for £15.5k that was pre reg so I can live with a little lack of performance for that money, even if it's 1litre triple. Like you say I can buy a lot of fuel with money saving. Great ride comfort and safety kit. I think the Audi needs a bit more considering the badge and price.
@@richiebtime489 Definitely at that price, should at least be a 1.5 petrol. Civic is a lovely car, my daughter lives in England and bought a 2018 at a nice price and she's delighted with it. Enjoy many miles with it Richie.
I haven't even watched the whole video yet and I can comfortably say it's another hideously overpriced Audi which I definitely don't like and don't see the appeal of especially with a sewing machine for an engine. On the whole no!
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I think the criticism of this 1.0ltr engine is unwarranted. I've driven the new Octavia and the New A3 with this engine/manual gearbox setup. It never feels like a 1.0ltr, it feels like a 1.6+ engine in general use. It's not being advertised as a performance powerhouse so why are we judging it as one....say it as it is. Is it a fast car? No, is it well capable of performing for general daily use including overtaking etc. Yes without question!
That is good to know since I've ordered an A3 Sportsback, and I still could change some options.>Though I'm still not convinced for the motor...1.0 or 1.5L. I did choose 1.0L for economic reasons (taxes and fuel) and I don't drive more than 80miles/h, but all the other comments here do give me currently a hard time...
Completely agree my sister has a new Audi A1 1.0L . The first time i drove it the first thing i said to her was there’s no way this is a 1.0L , it honestly felt like i was driving a 1.4-1.5 . I’ve just ordered a brand new Audi A3 30tsfi S-line , i’m buzzing for it to come in August
I got one as a curtesy car and I didn’t even know it was a 1 litre engine because it drove almost like the 1.6 litre A class I was given prior to this one until I did a check on it and realised it’s a 1 litre engine car, it’s pretty quick enough for anything u might need a car for in the uk since the speed limit is on 70mph and this is capable of doing 130mph so it’s more than enough.
The 1 liter engine is nothing wrong with. Only thing that is a little better with the 1.5 liter version, is that it has a better rear suspension. The 1 liter version has a torsion bar, so its a bit rougher in handling, not that most people would notice anyway :) The only downside with this car is that it is lacking in standard equipment. I do not care about the $3000 navigation option, since I use Android Auto for everything of that but its the small things like missing interiour lights, that only exist if you got some extras.. or like a visual reverse sensor indication, like even our VW Up has, that just feels wierd.. and also it has a radar, but if you did not pay extra for the software it just shows a warning if you are too close to the car infront, instead of using it for the cruise control.
You’re spot on. I bought the 30 TFSI mid spec saloon 6 months ago brand new. It has slightly more power than my previous A3 1.6 Sportback, which I always thought was the ideal engine size for me. I’ve only done 4000km so far and love it. The excellent fuel economy just adds to my overall satisfaction.
The MMI is actually really good, the guy did nothing for it if I'm honest. he didn't even know how to work the volume control should probably learn how it works before doing a review mate.
Germans must be losing their marbles putting a tiny 1ltr in this car. I see they also put a 1.4 in a A5.
Let's just call it over priced, under powered, disappointing interior, why the hell would you want one
Might make sense as an ex demo or pre reg with big discount
The interior is a total dogs dinner - The cost is ridiculous for what you get.
Don’t mind me just eagerly waiting on that Yaris gr review
He had that done 2 weeks ago...
@@NikolasPodgornyAviation the full vid not just the test drive
"How much?!!" came the cry from Yorkshire. Even with your insane tax's over there, that's just mad.
Over 38,000 for that car with a 1.0 lt engine and all these dealerships complaining that their sales are down ,those people that continue to fork out that sort of money regardless are the reason that prices are going the wrong way.
Badge snobs will lap it up. Anyone with any sense won't.
Im sure the Darth Wader will like interior and exterior of this car.😀
For less 10.000 you can buy a new Ford Mondeo 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid (187PS) CVT, which is almost a real "Limousine". If this is not a comedy, then it will be insanity. 😉
Dreadful looking car. Overstyled, like all current Audis. Previous generation in S-line trim is a timeless classic. You said it yourself Bob, "cuts and creases, teardrops add ons, X yoke looks like it doesn't belong." etc...
The interior plastics look awfully cheap... for a car that costs that much and isn't very big. Think of the caliber of second hand saloon you could buy with that..... Madness.
That interior looks jumbled
Terrible🤣
Such a a shame I have an earlier A3 and the interior is lovely
A better view for passing pedestrians than the driver and passengers. That interior is a shocker!
I like the interiour. It feels like a Lamborghini
Bob, thanks for using the indicators in this review. I have always wondered if Audi cars had indicators because those driving Audis NEVER seem to use them! BMW drivers are less arrogant. PS, not a hope would buy one of these. It's amazing what people will pay for a badge!
Don't be silly. Us Audi drivers have far superior indicators than yours so of course we are going to use them. Don't get angry just because I have a better car than you.
@@pato10111 An Audi is just a rebadged VW!
@@eamonnmcdermott1939 Wow. I never actually knew that. I thought that car manufacturers were just sharing parts and underpinnings for the last 25 years. What a revelation that VW is actually just shipping VW Golfs to the Audi factory, sticking an Audi badge on them and calling it an A3. It's amazing how much a different badge changes the complete look and feel of the car. They had me conned.
@@pato10111 And they also charge so much more just for that badge. I wouldn’t mind if Audi could make reliable cars! Own one out of warranty and that’s when all the trouble starts!
@@eamonnmcdermott1939 VWs are great cars and most of the time I would choose one over an Audi as they are a more cutting-edge brand, especially for mid-sized SUV's and EVs. However, VW's smaller cars are very basic and not very good-looking. The new Golf is light years behind the A3 in terms of comfort and styling. Even the A1 is a nicer car than the Golf. A good interior goes a long way. I recently purchased an ID4 and an A3 Sline Saloon. Both cars were too expensive. It's just how things are these days with every car brand.
Great video Bob, impressed they put a small engine like that in a relatively heavy vehicle.
The previous A3 also had a 1 litre petrol by the way.
I have a 1 litre petrol in my VW golf estate and its grand. Hooked up to DSG transmission and its perfectly acceptable.
Don't think that's what he's getting at, your paying the bones of 40k for a 1 liter Petrol in what's supposed to be a luxury german car. Sure it may be fine but 40k
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You see there are men out there who think that the litre of a car determines its power output and performance. They don't have a clue. Car engines have changed a lot in 10 years. A 1l turbo is perfectly acceptable with plenty of torque. More than a 1.6 from 10 years ago.
Ok, I click on, thinking Audi A3...dull....1 litre petrol.....even duller....lets see how Bob makes this interesting lol. I'm not a fan of the look of Audis for the main part, too conservative, like Volvos used to be...cars for accountants. It's those interior vents, perched up there, just remind me of early 80s Japanese sports cars, but not in a good way. Rest of dash looks ok. Yes, my car now has no volume knob, I miss that, so much easier and faster control.
I left the video when you showed the price. Buy an octavia!
The price indicated seems absurd, but it can easily be configured with the same engine, for more than £ 50,000 - S-Line 30 TFSI S-tronic version with extra equipment. Conclusion: at the limit of the madness that anyone can achieve it is possible to buy a 50,000 € Limousine with a three-cylinder engine and 999cc.
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Yeah. It costs more because it is Audi. You can buy car with more power for the same price ofc. But it will not be Audi.
From the features to the little engine, Audi has gone low rent on this A3
I have the new a3 1 liter manual. I find that my mileage goes down rather quick. I follow the gear change guide to make the most but still find it goes down rather quick. ?
Nope! As an Audi fanboy (currently A6) I will never buy another Audi. They've lost their way now.
Ooh boy, tell us more!!! All I know they are an " endless money pit"
How is that ?@@nkgudih
What nearly €40k that is crazy 😝
Nice infotainment's review. It's possible to buy it without all the rest? 😉
The 1 litre is a fantastic engine especially in the Ibiza, A1 and Polo but for a 38,000 saloon car you want a bigger engine.
Based on this car the 1 litre makes no sense to buy, however based on the Ibiza and A1 the 1.0 makes no sense NOT to buy. Basically if you want this engine get the Ibiza or A1
Can a 1 ltr car actually push the massive front end through the air? I got half way through to the video to the price. then I stopped watching.
When you look at what you can get for 38.5k on the market now, I'm sure this wouldn't be top of the list. Someone is paying it otherwise they wouldn't charge it. The turbo would be worked hard on a 1ltr.
So Rob, the air vents arnt blowing air on your knees, as with alot of other recent reviews.. 🤣
In fairness to the BMW grille, the Audi one has been much bigger for years.. but they put the 4 rings and the reg in the middle of it. Audi never really had a legacy grille unlike BMW with the kidneys.
a bit too much "Predator face" for me!
So do you need to make an online purchase to get a grown up sized engine as well as to activate a license for the sat nav? More than 38K and you don't even get sat nav, this is a joke...
Audi are taken this paying for the badge to far, for that price its dissappointed from start and downhill from there
That 1L TSI engine is great, as I have it in my SEAT Arona. It made me rethink as I was going to aim for the 1.5 TSI engine, economy for both is near the same, only difference is you get stung on insurance a bit more if you get the 1.5 TSI.
Completely agree, most people haven't used the 1.0ltr engine and just assume it's a 1.0ltr from 1995, nobody would ever think it was a 1.0ltr after driving it. Reviews like this don't help IMO.
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I have a 1.0 L DSG Audi A3 2017. The engine is surprisingly sprightly for its size and never feels underpowered. I have a 2.0 L 200bhp diesel for comparison and the Audi is still very pleasuresome to drive!
Great review - she’s no audi 80😅 that interior would baffle me. Skoda Octavia instead please. Nice looker tho.
Like the other comments,I agree. Great work Bob,been watching your vids for years. Great content and humour. As for the car, I prefer saloons over h backs. But the A3,horrid on all levels. Subjective I know. Oh and what is it about the majority of car vloggers and on the tv are obsessed with pointing out " Agressive lines/image" on a car,isn't there enough road rage without perpetuating it.
Never got the point of an A3 saloon. The interior looks very cramped, or should I say snug.
I think the A3 saloon is a very tidy looking car
Thinking to change my q2 202 for new a3 sline.. what u think?
to increase the volume you touch the round control in a circular pattern from left to right. Should be intuitive :))
The 1.0l engines are fine in most cases and around town but only time will tell how well they’ll stand up if they’re being driven hard/on motorways etc. Nice vid 👍
my 1.2 hyundai 78bhp is alive and kicking and i drive 160kph on the motorway at over 4500 rpm daily so no probs, just maintanance
Interior is too technical for my liking
I absolutely despised the first gen A3 limousine. This however, looks kinda good
Interior looks very low rent
I love you vids they bring so much joy to watching them keep it up Bob
you would be very good revwier on 80s car. computer stuff is not for my friend
Those vents! WTF!
I'm about a month into ownership of my Sline A3 Saloon. Its a 1.5l petrol dsg. So far I'm not liking it at all and will probably shift it in a few months. Coming from a 1L A1, the engine in the A3 sounds like a tractor. For a 50k car, it's very disappointing. Our other family car is a VW ID4. It is leaps and bounds better to drive than the Audi. As family cars, Evs are really starting to leave ICE vehicles behind.
It’s not the engine size that comprises the car as long as it has enough hp and torq. I have a focus st-line 1.0 ecoboost 140hp model and it goes like a rocket it has plenty power, unless it’s just the Audi’s are rubbish
What's with the fake grilles and fake exhausts. Makes it look tacky not classy. Also interior far too complicated and techy for me. Also a bit basic. What's wrong with easy to use knobs . Audi don't do well in reliability charts either
My 3 year old A3 has a beautiful interior. Audi have ruined what was a great set up. Mind you, my infotainment system is rubbish and Audi hasn't improved on it, it seems. Shame.
A true over priced paddy-taxed, paddy-spec'd Audi... let some sorry sod buy it first time round then buy it after him and make the savings there!
Looks cheap and tacky, with lots of corporate hurdles, and it has one of those 3 cylinder engines that wont last long enough to get value from the car i venture. Plus, at that price there are far better cars.
The price is a total joke. What kind of a mug would buy this? No wonder car manufacturers are screwed.
Obscene money for a lawnmower engine. If u want an audi there's any amount of 182 A5 sports backs for that money
Not a fan of this new dash one bit. That said, I pick my A3 Saloon Edition one in 2.0 150BHP Auto in 3 weeks time. Hope I've made the right decision as I currently drive a VW Golf GTD mk7.5 184BHP with 7500 miles. Time will tell.
It’s funny actually because I PREFER it because it’s only a 1.0 three cyl petrol
volume is touch and you go round and round just like the old knob but better(like an ipod) and mute is a switch
Fake exhausts are a deal breaker. Stoped watching at that point.
almost 40k f**k no, think I would rather go someplace else with my 40k.
What's even funnier is that they put so many fake air vents on it that it suggests it has like 500hp. Just that is what makes this car look far from premium to me
A3 saloon always so much better looking than the hatch in all generations.
Just shows had they put the though into it was what the MK5/MK6 Jetta's could have been. Trouble was they killed the Jetta's market after the Vento VR6 & Bora V6 4motion by not offering any like it petrol wise (apart from a brief period offering the MK5 GTI's engine in the MK5 for a tiny period).
For 38k you could import a 1 yr old 320d new model common sense will prevail.
Apple CarPlay and android auto does the same to me in my 67 plate Skoda superb sometimes frustrating 😳😎
Hey Bob:). Love the videos 👌🏽. Just for future reference, and if you click the apps tile on the screen, it will show you the connection manager. You can select smartphone interface by doing that. You have the USB connected so that it what it is going to pick up first, but if you select phone apps, you can access Apple car play/android auto
Also I’m regards to the engine, I’m aware is it the 3 cylinder is in a Few VW range cars but I would also make it aware thag it not the Mii or polo BHP, it is the 110BHP. Mii and polo would typically be 65-95 BHP with 5 speed gearboxes.
Happy New year Bob :)
I would've guessed that this would be between 22-26k. 38k?! Wtf
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When you put the price up I went Fffffff...!! Has the country gone mad..
nope not a nice car.. so far.. cause the pause button on the tv is pressed.
That vent.. very Legoly.. is that even a word
They have removed all the elegance Audis used to have and brought the interior down to a level of Seat or a Skoda. The original A3 saloon was the most elegant car on the road. The new Mk4 (and I have one each of the previous 3 marks) is utterly ghastly. BMW i3 here I come.
Total waste of effort/time/price!! thanks Bob, happy new year...
Bob,I spent most of this review admiring your jacket what is it superbonedry
115 bhp power output with 0-60mph in 8.9 seconds.
its always the price nowadays..... on every car.!
Wow thats a handy wee car thats a lovely machine
Nope. Not going to watch all of this having read the comments. Drove a 1 litre Civic last year and the fuel consumption was around 28 mpg worse than driving my exes Honda Jazz.
You are right about the interior in front . But in the back there's enough room imo.
I'm swapping my x6 for an a3 saloon 35 tdi edition 1. Going from 306bhp to 150bhp and a much lower down ride. I'm actually looking forward to it though. Anything to look out for ?
Literally done the same thing had a f30 340i went from 324bhp to a now A3 saloon tfsi 1.5l lol. Decent good tech but miss the power
I'd say you'd take your Leon any day of the week Bob
Sorry bob the new cla looks better to me.
What a silly little car...
Over priced VW Jetta!
Nice tho can't get over 1.0
Oh gosh no shopping hooks 🪝 😱
Bob do the sandero 2021
Stroke it to make it louder :D
So it's no RS3 .....
First comment! Yay
To be fair the sound of a diesel from an Audi has never been great either
You should always talk about the sound system in the cars you review.
It's actually not as good as the one in the A1.
Just bought a low mileage 2018 Seat Leon 1.6 tdi for €13800, which is essentially the same car wearing a slightly cheaper suit, €38k for that, are they mad..
Good luck with that . Injector and EGR issues ahead.
@@ST-ur7oh well from my own personal experience of the 1.6 tdi, since 2012 our family have had 3 Leon's, 2 Octavias , 1 Ateca, none had egr or injecter problems. So thanks for you concern but I think I'll be alright 👍
@@MrYellow012 like the sunshine after the rain, it’s inevitable.
We have two Audi A3's, an 2018 1.5 TFSI which we're very happy with. But the 2011 A3 1.6 TDI has had to have 2 injectors replaced. Been told it's because we got the software update after emissions scandal. Audi in both cases of the injectors failing eventually covered bill each time which was over €1000. But only after a shouting match in the showroom and the fact we had a full Audi service history on the 2011 from new.
@@pf1133 sounds familiar. My golf and mums jetta diesel both had EGR and injectors issues after the fix. Economy was never right also. Glad to move them on. We have a 1.5 TSI now too - excellent engine .
Love all your videos keep up the good work can u do a Audi R8
Bob did one here ruclips.net/video/jPb8ajVVJeY/видео.html
First xo
Audi feels like 2.0L minimum to me.
This is a VW Golf / Ford Focus sized car with turbo petrol engines. The 1l pushes out somewhere around 110-120 hp and does 0-60 mph in about 10s; the 1.5l makes 130 (derated) or 150 hp, that latter making 60 in about 8.5s. That seems more than adequate to me, unless you want a sporty car, in which case you should probably be considering an S3.
1litre triples are ok, but they're absolute slugs with a few passengers
That's why there's a 6 speed. I have the Octavia Combi with the same engine and there's often 4 of us in it. Whereas I'm light weight I can't say the same for the other 3. Admittedly gearbox needs to be played with but if you are reading the road conditions right you'll seldom be caught out. The 1.5 petrol is an extra €3000 plus here and I figured that's my fuel for a few years.
@@Iceberg1313 That's fair what you're saying. These are modern cars after all with all the safety kit so manufacturers wouldn't make them that slow. I bought a brand new Honda Civic SR for £15.5k that was pre reg so I can live with a little lack of performance for that money, even if it's 1litre triple. Like you say I can buy a lot of fuel with money saving. Great ride comfort and safety kit. I think the Audi needs a bit more considering the badge and price.
@@richiebtime489 Definitely at that price, should at least be a 1.5 petrol. Civic is a lovely car, my daughter lives in England and bought a 2018 at a nice price and she's delighted with it. Enjoy many miles with it Richie.
I haven't even watched the whole video yet and I can comfortably say it's another hideously overpriced Audi which I definitely don't like and don't see the appeal of especially with a sewing machine for an engine. On the whole no!
Why would you even review the 1 ltr. engine? Nobody is buying it. The realistic choice is is the 1.5 ltr engine or the 2.0 S3.
Fed up with these stupid little tiny engines
A thoroughly ugly car inside and out👀