I've driven the new A3 for over 4 months (10k km) now and never had the side trim infront flicker/reflect light in my eyes. Another few issues he mentioned can also be fixed or avoided with certain options.
I totally agree about the looks of the car, saw one the other day and it definitely looked good. I wasn't that sure about the old interior (mainly because the infotainment looked aftermarket when it was up - I prefer the built in look).
And that's just one thing that is famous, it's a huge research organization responsible for many other researches, just not necessarily you use at home.
@@Tread69 "Most "oleophobic" coatings used on mobile devices are fluoropolymer-based solids (similar to Teflon, which was used on the HTC Hero) and are both lipophobic and hydrophobic. The oleophobic coating beads up the oils left behind a user's fingers, making it easy to clean without smearing and smudging." Ok? Bye
Dear Mat, finally someone who thinks that the interior of the old A3 looked better and was more posh than the new one. But I have to say that the old A3 also had a fancy bonnet with gas pressure dampers
You are right. New interior is cheep compared to older one. Carpet is cheep, seats are thinner, all plastic, plastic and more plastic. It looks like it's designed in Japan and made in China. It's just awful. Overpriced sh....t. They have cut corners to save money on the whole interior.
that steering wheel is lovely. The dash is inspired by the urus. Very clean on the automatic with no big gear lever. It's near perfection - perhaps if they got the quality of materials up... but it's real good.
At 5:38 that really cool jump of the camera to the back seat looked awesome! Really great job production team! Someone appreciated that! And that someone is me *chefs kiss on the forehead*
Matt: Audi has removable caps for child seats so you can loose it quite easily! Audi: Alright matt! With that attitude of yours we decided to not even add caps for child seats
@@HABO2210 Yeah, A3 used to be sporty and fun, now it's a VW Golf with a bigger markup. You can no longer get a decent engine unless you want to spend almost twice as much as the base model.
@@carlcarvideography Ofcårs :-) 😉 .. Man skal jo vælge flere kritiske kilder ifht bilanmeldelser- her er englænderne herligt kritiske - men dog ikke unfair.. danske motorjournalister har det med at falde på halen for tyske biler - næsten ligegyldigt hvad de byder os.. de laver ved Gud nogen fine biler, men der er efterhånden langt mellem snapsede.. det er som om de ikke helt har læst at de faktisk er ved at lave fine biler rundt omkring.. f eks Syd-Korea ... og selv Tesla-ejere synes at have armene højt oppe over hovedet... ja endda visse kinesiske biler virker snart til at være en trussel ifht til features og umiddelbar opfattelse af “look and feel”.. ... hvis europæiske biler bliver for tarvelige ifht prisen .... ja så er det noget bæ for Europa som helhed (div underleverandører osv)
To be fair, it's hard to find really bad cars on sale right now. For daily driving, most cars are actually good enough to drive. Yeah, maybe one car has a not so good interior or exterior, maybe the backseat is a bit too tight for bigger people, the boot may not be bigger than competition, etc but those things are just nitpicks for the most part. It'll all comes down to each person's preference and honestly basic economics.
I guess if he gives bad review they might not give him any more cars. He didn't mention the golf or octavia in this review even though they are made on the same platform. For me you'd have to be a real badge snob to pay the extra for the smaller less practical audi with the same engines.
a couple things to note. 1 - The flip out cupholders are optional, and the standard ones are much better at being a cup holder. 2 - Only the Audi Press and Dealer Market Introduction cars have Progressive Steering. None of the normal UK Spec cars have progressive steering other than the S3 and upcoming RS3. Shame as the Progressive steering is a bit better for 'dynamic' driving ;) 3 - 1.0 TFSI (30 TFSI) is now available with an Auto/ STronic and a MHEV system.
@@NzScruff only a longitudinal engine with the gearbox behind it can turn all four wheels at the same time, these haldex systems only shove power to the rear only when they feel like it. But still better than fwd.
Having seen a few of these on the road recently, the grey plastic vents on the back and diffuser makes it look really cheap. Like cheaper cars that don't have the metal work going all the way to the bottom. In black or grey, they blend in but with other colours they stand out in a bad way. Previous A3 looked a lot posher from the back.
I actually felt like old Audi interior is quite empty, seems really low cost to me. I like this one a bit better but I’d too change few details here and there
Mat is becoming more and more like a youtuber by the day. Flexing his cars, flexing his threads... It's time for 5 Annoying Things About Mat Watson 😂😂😂😂
Before buying a brand new A3 in the UK ask teh dealer about the MMI and SOS issues... if they say there no known issues walk away... considering returning my brand new A3 sports back as they don't seem able to fix the issues and i'm not the only one.
1:51 those are 18inch matt ..and matt..previous A3 didn't have rear arm rest...and matt...I love my A3 and the frankenstein stiching. Much better than the Mercedes A-class
ake it from me guys not from Mat who is a tele shopper. The Golf, Leon, A3 are almost identical in the way they drive, especially the Golf and A3 because they have the same suspension. Mat will never come to this conclusion because he has to sell this car on carwow.
I am driving an old 2015 a3 sedan. I got the new one as my rental car and i was shocked, the quality went downhill an insane amount. (The old a3‘s hood was held open by gas spring too by the way ;) )
@Prokurator Generalny Dziura w Dupie _You'd_ have to be mad to pay Audi money when they've put crappy materials on touch points in the back, when the pleb-spec Focus and i30 have that sorted. 🥴
The "pointless storage" under the armrest is actually very useful. I have an absolute array of condiments in there. Some taco bell hot sauces, some mayonnaise, some ketchup, and also some wet wipes to clean hands after eating. Never underestimate the usefulness of the "pointless storage".
@@taylorthrall7321 it's the 2.0 TDI from 2013. I can get high 50s mpg pretty easily on a long drive. I once managed to coax 70mpg out of it because of speed limits. Convert to your own country's units :)
If you like running modifications on your car, like stage 3 turbo kits, full exhausts, ecu, suspension etc, go for the golf, if you like adding little subtle things like a lip spoiler or blacking out badges, go for the audi. If you like just driving a car as it is and maybe adding a few vinyl stripes go for the a class. If you just want a car that works, is practical and don't want to do any modifications, go bmw.
None sense. Driving a VW Golf 8 R-line for 3 weeks now after a 5 years driving a Golf 7 Highline. It’s feels bigger than the 7, which it isn’t. It’s nicer to drive and the build quality is top notch. Yes there are a few cost cutting measures, but none of any importance. I like the interior more than an A3, the materials don’t seem inferior at all. The digital display is great once you get used to it, better than the old model BMW 1 series which I rented in Majorca.
John Howard Quality is not good for the price you are paying, I accept it because VW is not a premium brand, but hell this new A3 feels cheap and it’s sad.
@@ilian903 Couldn’t disagree more. The build quality is very good indeed, maybe not quite upto BMW 1 series, but that’s more expensive here. Haven’t seen the new A3 so can’t comment, apart from the pictures I’ve seen I much prefer the golf inside.
@@johnhoward6461 I mean you are an actual golf 8 owner so I can’t discuss that. I have the old f21 bmw 120i as a second car and it’s very decent in terms of build quality, I can deny though that interior design wise is dated but still prefer it over the new 1 series.
@@johnhoward6461 I’m not a golf guy I guess, I had a golf mark 7 for a couple of years and really enjoyed it, bought it for 17 grand so it was a no brainer
ake it from me guys not from Mat who is a tele shopper. The Golf, Leon, A3 are almost identical in the way they drive, especially the Golf and A3 because they have the same suspension. Mat will never come to this conclusion because he has to sell this car on carwow.
@@dragospahontu he’s mentioned before that the a3 is exactly 1% better than the golf. I would say that’s saying h to eyre almost identical. Also he doesn’t sell cars, neither does carwow, they just help you to get a discount from dealers.
@@ItsMeYeah888 Then why doesn't he say it up front that this car is overpriced. You can get a Kia Ceed GT with softer materials for less than this Audi and you have a 1.6L 205hp engine!
It’s a shame to see so many VW products taking a nosedive in interior material quality. I’m definitely in the minority, but if I am buying a luxury car, I want something that feels and looks well put together and thought out, and at least gives off the impression of premium quality through the use of soft materials, real wood trim or metal trim pieces and such. Modern cars in general are so loaded with gizmos and massive onboard screens that manufacturers are having to cut corners in interior materials.
Recently got rid of a 2017 Q3 black edition...interior Build quality was far better than the new Q3. New Audis/VWs not knocking it out the park anymore for the interior quality
I'm coming to end of the lease on my Seat Leon. I really don't like what VAG has done with the touchscreens on nearly every model but this one. This A3 is definitely on my shortlist for 2021
I’ve had mine about 7 weeks and it’s been back at the dealer twice. Once towed back. Constant safety warnings. Also Apple CarPlay doesn’t function if you update your iPhone. The screen will constantly flicker. Do not buy! Also the 35 TFSI engine has been removed from sale for some reason.
I have the 2019 a3. Its a very good car with tons of storage, low consumption and great speed its an all round car for every day driving and for long trips
The loss of some interior quality is a good trade off for how many new safety features are in this new model stick on the comport and sound pack and auto box then the car is awsome
Currently driving a new A3 35 TDI S-Line whilst my 2020 A4 Avant 35 TDI Technik is in for a service. Some nice features on the S-Line spec but it is a big step down in refinement and comfort from my A4. Noticeably more wind and road noise and slightly down on power and torque. I also prefer the interior on my A4, as it looks more grown up and classy. Not a fan of the hard suspension either on the S-Line. Nice car but looking forward to getting my A4 back.
12:10 "On the old A3 you had to prop up the bonnet"...interesting. I didn't realise. I have the even older "8P" model (2008) and it has a gas strut bonnet. Didn't know Audi switched to prop bonnet for the 8V models.
They have, just a lot of cost cutting everywhere. Only their cheaper brands are worth buying now (mostly Seat) because there you'll still find some value for your money. Otherwise skip them.
@@matthewsmith2787 At least they can feel it on the bottom line, unfortunately they might be getting keen on keeping this bad quality if people continue to buy it.
Nice car! I wish there was one with a Golf GTI engine. Would like to get one to replace my current Golf GTI 7.5. The Golf GTI 8 is too ugly to contemplate buying so to buy a quick A3 you need to go all the way up to an S3 - which is too expensive for me. I really like the shape of this car but below the S3 all the engines are seriously lacking in bite. Shame!
I got the 150pk petrol one with s-line for about 2 months now. It's a pretty nice car to have, but one thing that really annoys me is, since it's not the quickest, I like to give quite some gas to get off nicely, but it wheel spins way too easily! I know it's front-wheel drive, but is has such low grip from standstill that it actually annoys me pretty badly Edit: ohh yeah, also the damn high gloss plastic bits around the navigation screen and the center console are getting dirty way too easily. Looks bleh 9/10 times, since I can't be bothered to clean it all the time.
It's a good looking car - probably the best in this class in this trim - and I'd definitely pay the extra £2-3k for it over the golf... But these Germans are going backwards in quality every generation while the likes of KIA and Hyundai are making big strides forward. The 1 series, if it was just a little less odd looking (personally it still looks like it's been half turned into a weird crossover thing), would be the top of the pecking order, with the A3 and A Class trading blows (if you skip those god awful entry trim screens) in 2nd place. After that, I think VAG have shot themselves in the foot with the Octavia being better looking and having a better interior than the Golf - even the new Leon is better looking and more distinctive on the outside. So the Skoda gets 3rd place, with the FR spec Leon just edging the new Golf.
9:58 this sucks so much.. i thought you can put everything you want on this button.. i would have use it as an drive mode button like the M Keys in a BMW. Best thing you can use this now is to switch to radio from your mobile music.. sad
@Allan , Brexit has nothing to do with it numbnuts. They've been doing this for years. Ford is the perfect example, they only offer the V6 Mustang and not the V8.
I have got one of these on hire for a week - the 1.5 petrol one. Fuel economy is great, suspension is a bit firm, but seats are supportive and quite comfortable. Feel that the tyre noise is a bif high .and the centre console seems to intrude a bit. Lane assist is a pain - have to remember to indicate or you end up fighting with the car, and you get a warning message. If you are after speed - forget it, but as a small car for driving around to the local shops its fine.
Not only Audi with the dodgy wheel covering dials, BMW did this years ago. Put me off before I even started it, but had a test drive just to be polite. Bad RHD conversions also put me off. VW ID3 doesn't even have RHD wipers.
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No one:
Audi: the left wing mirror is inspired by front left seatbelt of the Audi R8
Don't read my Profile Picture :)
@@dont7142 interesting hobby you have there
"The fuel filler cap takes inspiration from the unsaved ballsack of the man behind the 273rd stich on the R8's steering wheel."
@@dont7142 ngl that was fun
@@dont7142 congrats you're almost at 14k.
Mat flexing his Burberry at the beginning of the video lol
Plot twist: Matt filmed this review only to flex his shirt
@argh666 what’s cringe lol
Classic... 😑
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Polo shirts are the only garment I actually care about. The rest I just wear
I've driven the new A3 for over 4 months (10k km) now and never had the side trim infront flicker/reflect light in my eyes. Another few issues he mentioned can also be fixed or avoided with certain options.
What's the fuel economy like in the Audi and which engine do you have?
@@taylorthrall7321 hey, 2.0TDI automatic, heavy foot but my long term memory is at 6L/100KM, sub 5 or around should be totally doable.
Pretry damn great@@Thitnn
Other dealer ships wear suits and are professional
Carwow: shoves a stick in the exhaust pipe
Exactly 😂
This video is just made because Mat wanted to flex with his Burberry shirt 😂😅
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Don't read my Profile Picture :)
Gets em cheap off Jo maybe? 😉
audi rs6
Now bring on the darn new RS3, Audi. We've been waiting long enough 😉
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looking forward to the new rs3, meanwhile my bank account is laughing at me.
Have we been waiting?
🤣🤣🤣🤣
It will sound shit anyway
If Audi didn't waste all their money on fake vents and exhausts, they might have been able to put some better materials in the cabin.
So one reasonabley laded with a moderate engine in a showroom the other day, it was 50k€. Mindbowgling considering the loss in interior quality !
Who started the fake vents thing? Mercedes?
NoNegotiations I think they did yeah
Thing is, with time some of those soft materials tend to wear off
@@dov.bes. Agreed, but when you're paying €€ for a premium hatch you don't expect to see scractchy plastic on the lower part of the console.
I totally agree about the looks of the car, saw one the other day and it definitely looked good. I wasn't that sure about the old interior (mainly because the infotainment looked aftermarket when it was up - I prefer the built in look).
12:29 - The Fraunhofer Institut is where the MP3-Format was invented, so I hope they know a thing or two about sound... :)
Use FLAC instead. It's better. Space is cheap now.
And that's just one thing that is famous, it's a huge research organization responsible for many other researches, just not necessarily you use at home.
12:15 The previous one also had a gas strut
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Even the first A3 (at least the 1999 model I used to drive) had gas struts.
Whoever makes a touchscreen that doesnt leave fingerprints on will be very rich one day
Oleophobic screens
@@Tread69 Man, oleophobic screens are a thing, many smartphones already use this technology
@@Tread69 "Most "oleophobic" coatings used on mobile devices are fluoropolymer-based solids (similar to Teflon, which was used on the HTC Hero) and are both lipophobic and hydrophobic. The oleophobic coating beads up the oils left behind a user's fingers, making it easy to clean without smearing and smudging." Ok? Bye
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The Peugeot i had and the Kia i now have has screens with a matt finish, cant see much of the fingerprints on them.
12:11 The old A3 had gas struts for the bonnet, too
the new Golf doesn't and the Mk7 did, that's probably why he mentioned it since it's surprising they didn't cut corners there lol
Cost cutting
Dear Mat, finally someone who thinks that the interior of the old A3 looked better and was more posh than the new one. But I have to say that the old A3 also had a fancy bonnet with gas pressure dampers
You need help
You are right. New interior is cheep compared to older one. Carpet is cheep, seats are thinner, all plastic, plastic and more plastic. It looks like it's designed in Japan and made in China. It's just awful. Overpriced sh....t. They have cut corners to save money on the whole interior.
haha the old A3 interior was so ugly. I had one and couldn't wait to swap it for the new version.
Next time I want to watch 100 ads, I'll click on a Carwow video.
Adblocker is a thing.
Buy Premium
Just slide on the and off the video and press on repeat and ads are gone 😁
You can't part kill a cow.
-Mat Watson
Schrödinger's cat wants to talk with Mat
i really love you reviewing style. Love and support from India
Thanks!
I am also from india
"You can't part-kill a cow" wasn't a phrase I was expecting to hear.
I would say it drives pretty dynamic considering it's fwd. I've driven one and they're actually a pretty fun everyday car
Everyone: I think 4 ads is more than enough...
Carwow: Hold my monetisation 💰
Sorry Mat, that's not Frankenstein, it's the monster who calls himself Adam, the stick of truth should've told you that.
yes exactly the scientist is called Frankenstein not the monster
0:02 NICE FLEX MAT!!!!✌️
wow my recomendations were faster than my notifications this time.
Mine too😂
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No you liar
@@fortnitegod9449 your mom is a liar. She told you that that man in your living room is your dad, but I am your dad. I love you son.
@@maneskinkeesje5765 How dare you say that!!!!
that steering wheel is lovely. The dash is inspired by the urus. Very clean on the automatic with no big gear lever. It's near perfection - perhaps if they got the quality of materials up... but it's real good.
At 5:38 that really cool jump of the camera to the back seat looked awesome! Really great job production team! Someone appreciated that! And that someone is me *chefs kiss on the forehead*
Matt: Audi has removable caps for child seats so you can loose it quite easily!
Audi: Alright matt! With that attitude of yours we decided to not even add caps for child seats
VAG is cost saving almost all over the place... If they continue this down-trend it will be their demise...
not only that, but the performance is shockingly tame. A 150 HP hatchback that pulls 0-60 barely below 10 secs? Even Opel Astra could do a better job
@@HABO2210 Yeah, A3 used to be sporty and fun, now it's a VW Golf with a bigger markup. You can no longer get a decent engine unless you want to spend almost twice as much as the base model.
Dansker
@@carlcarvideography Ofcårs :-) 😉 .. Man skal jo vælge flere kritiske kilder ifht bilanmeldelser- her er englænderne herligt kritiske - men dog ikke unfair.. danske motorjournalister har det med at falde på halen for tyske biler - næsten ligegyldigt hvad de byder os.. de laver ved Gud nogen fine biler, men der er efterhånden langt mellem snapsede.. det er som om de ikke helt har læst at de faktisk er ved at lave fine biler rundt omkring.. f eks Syd-Korea ... og selv Tesla-ejere synes at have armene højt oppe over hovedet... ja endda visse kinesiske biler virker snart til at være en trussel ifht til features og umiddelbar opfattelse af “look and feel”..
... hvis europæiske biler bliver for tarvelige ifht prisen .... ja så er det noget bæ for Europa som helhed (div underleverandører osv)
So a rear armrest and a plastic piece on the trunk is all over the place for you?
Is it just me, or does he always say that you should shortlist every car he reviews? I’m sitting here with 50 hatchbacks on my shortlist 😂
In all fairness there aren't a lot of terrible hatchbacks any more, and less to distiguish between the good ones these days imo.
To be fair, it's hard to find really bad cars on sale right now. For daily driving, most cars are actually good enough to drive.
Yeah, maybe one car has a not so good interior or exterior, maybe the backseat is a bit too tight for bigger people, the boot may not be bigger than competition, etc but those things are just nitpicks for the most part.
It'll all comes down to each person's preference and honestly basic economics.
just get the better deal basicallly
I guess if he gives bad review they might not give him any more cars. He didn't mention the golf or octavia in this review even though they are made on the same platform. For me you'd have to be a real badge snob to pay the extra for the smaller less practical audi with the same engines.
Volvo V40 Cross Country was a "Consider"
a couple things to note.
1 - The flip out cupholders are optional, and the standard ones are much better at being a cup holder.
2 - Only the Audi Press and Dealer Market Introduction cars have Progressive Steering. None of the normal UK Spec cars have progressive steering other than the S3 and upcoming RS3. Shame as the Progressive steering is a bit better for 'dynamic' driving ;)
3 - 1.0 TFSI (30 TFSI) is now available with an Auto/ STronic and a MHEV system.
@7:38. I really thought Matt was going to "YEET" his electric bike 🚲 the same way he yeets load covers when they don't fit under the false floor 😭😂😂😂
When will the s class review come really looking forward to Matts perspective
Soon... 😏
@@carwow This month?
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Life explained in just 28 seconds
Just watch this. You’ll get surprised 👇
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I just got a 2010 Audi A3 2L TFSI Quattro as my second car and I love it. Great hatchback!
Its a Haldex, Quattro is just for the big cars.
@@dragospahontu still tho, 4wd
@@NzScruff only a longitudinal engine with the gearbox behind it can turn all four wheels at the same time, these haldex systems only shove power to the rear only when they feel like it.
But still better than fwd.
@@dragospahontu I was doing skids on a gravel road and it was so much nicer than my Swift Sport that I had before
@@NzScruff ofcourse there's a difference in hardware.
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😂true
Forget the haters... Just sit back and enjoy!
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Those are probably the BMW and merc fan boys
@@carwow your so wise
8:55 You actually had to pay for the boot compartment pack to get the aluminium sill, same with the new
Having seen a few of these on the road recently, the grey plastic vents on the back and diffuser makes it look really cheap. Like cheaper cars that don't have the metal work going all the way to the bottom. In black or grey, they blend in but with other colours they stand out in a bad way.
Previous A3 looked a lot posher from the back.
I actually felt like old Audi interior is quite empty, seems really low cost to me. I like this one a bit better but I’d too change few details here and there
Just don't buy exterior s-line but base. It's without that silly diffusers and fake exhaust. It looks way better
Mat is becoming more and more like a youtuber by the day. Flexing his cars, flexing his threads... It's time for 5 Annoying Things About Mat Watson 😂😂😂😂
Only 5? ;)
@@TheKorusuk no.
Who's gonna check if his exhaust pipe is fake or real 😉
Well his 'cars' are mostly loaned to him except the jimmny, the mazda and the old fiat
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Fraunhofer Society are responsible for giving us the MP3 algorithm in 1993. 27 years ago, wow.
Before buying a brand new A3 in the UK ask teh dealer about the MMI and SOS issues... if they say there no known issues walk away... considering returning my brand new A3 sports back as they don't seem able to fix the issues and i'm not the only one.
1:51 those are 18inch matt
..and matt..previous A3 didn't have rear arm rest...and matt...I love my A3 and the frankenstein stiching. Much better than the Mercedes A-class
The previous generations looking much nicer now
ake it from me guys not from Mat who is a tele shopper.
The Golf, Leon, A3 are almost identical in the way they drive, especially the Golf and A3 because they have the same suspension.
Mat will never come to this conclusion because he has to sell this car on carwow.
Yep and to be honest I preferred old interior
@@dragospahontu Does it really matter to Carwow whether people buy A3 or Golf through their site?
I am driving an old 2015 a3 sedan. I got the new one as my rental car and i was shocked, the quality went downhill an insane amount. (The old a3‘s hood was held open by gas spring too by the way ;) )
It's December and Matt is wearing t-shirt and shorts 🤔
Here in Australia its summer
No offense but that's kinda mean in Australia where I live it's summer in July it's winter ❄️
I know that, but Matt is from Britain and there is freezing cold
In Africa that is currently normal🏜️
It was filmed in August.
I would like to see the Plug in Hybrid and the sedan ;)
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It’s looks good but it feels cheap ...... Definitely avoid it!
@Prokurator Generalny Dziura w Dupie yeah he mad, watchu want? haa????
@Prokurator Generalny Dziura w Dupie _You'd_ have to be mad to pay Audi money when they've put crappy materials on touch points in the back, when the pleb-spec Focus and i30 have that sorted. 🥴
"This has been inspired by Frankenstein's" Monster's head
FTFY
"oh the cow? nahh hes not dead, he's just partly dead :D"
I love how Matt expresses his love for BMWs while reviewing other cars 😌
The "pointless storage" under the armrest is actually very useful. I have an absolute array of condiments in there. Some taco bell hot sauces, some mayonnaise, some ketchup, and also some wet wipes to clean hands after eating. Never underestimate the usefulness of the "pointless storage".
What's the fuel economy like in the Audi and which engine do you have?
@@taylorthrall7321 it's the 2.0 TDI from 2013. I can get high 50s mpg pretty easily on a long drive. I once managed to coax 70mpg out of it because of speed limits. Convert to your own country's units :)
Much better......fewer funnies and more serious content. Many thanks!
As soon as I saw Mat holding the stick I already knew 😂
If you like running modifications on your car, like stage 3 turbo kits, full exhausts, ecu, suspension etc, go for the golf, if you like adding little subtle things like a lip spoiler or blacking out badges, go for the audi.
If you like just driving a car as it is and maybe adding a few vinyl stripes go for the a class. If you just want a car that works, is practical and don't want to do any modifications, go bmw.
Wow, I'm an American who’s actually awake when carwow uploaded a video
VW Group has plummeted in quality since dieselgate...
None sense. Driving a VW Golf 8 R-line for 3 weeks now after a 5 years driving a Golf 7 Highline. It’s feels bigger than the 7, which it isn’t. It’s nicer to drive and the build quality is top notch. Yes there are a few cost cutting measures, but none of any importance. I like the interior more than an A3, the materials don’t seem inferior at all. The digital display is great once you get used to it, better than the old model BMW 1 series which I rented in Majorca.
John Howard Quality is not good for the price you are paying, I accept it because VW is not a premium brand, but hell this new A3 feels cheap and it’s sad.
@@ilian903 Couldn’t disagree more. The build quality is very good indeed, maybe not quite upto BMW 1 series, but that’s more expensive here. Haven’t seen the new A3 so can’t comment, apart from the pictures I’ve seen I much prefer the golf inside.
@@johnhoward6461 I mean you are an actual golf 8 owner so I can’t discuss that.
I have the old f21 bmw 120i as a second car and it’s very decent in terms of build quality, I can deny though that interior design wise is dated but still prefer it over the new 1 series.
@@johnhoward6461 I’m not a golf guy I guess, I had a golf mark 7 for a couple of years and really enjoyed it, bought it for 17 grand so it was a no brainer
Love the 'Engine versions' floating graphics... Good for comparison
10:40 No!! You have to use ur right hand to see over your shoulder if there is any traffic incoming
Too many adverts. Can't be bothered to watch it any more. 👍
"You can't part kill a cow!!" Matt speaks fluent sarcasm
I love how Mat complains about plastic thats at places you wouldnt even touch alot
ake it from me guys not from Mat who is a tele shopper.
The Golf, Leon, A3 are almost identical in the way they drive, especially the Golf and A3 because they have the same suspension.
Mat will never come to this conclusion because he has to sell this car on carwow.
This is Audi, they call it premium, what's premium about a cheap plastic? Nothing, yet you have to pay for it extra. Good job Mat.
@@dragospahontu he’s mentioned before that the a3 is exactly 1% better than the golf. I would say that’s saying h to eyre almost identical.
Also he doesn’t sell cars, neither does carwow, they just help you to get a discount from dealers.
@@n8n8n8n he's just there to sell you the car, you don't need any qualifications to do his job.
@@ItsMeYeah888 Then why doesn't he say it up front that this car is overpriced.
You can get a Kia Ceed GT with softer materials for less than this Audi and you have a 1.6L 205hp engine!
That VFX work on the trunk measurements whoohoooo Mat what's good
The front of the car , specially the grill reminds me of the Joker in Batman 1989.
Suggestion: include the safety ratings in your reviews.
come on now, Let's see a race between this, the new VW Golf, Seat Leon, BMW 1-series and the a-class!
It’s a shame to see so many VW products taking a nosedive in interior material quality. I’m definitely in the minority, but if I am buying a luxury car, I want something that feels and looks well put together and thought out, and at least gives off the impression of premium quality through the use of soft materials, real wood trim or metal trim pieces and such. Modern cars in general are so loaded with gizmos and massive onboard screens that manufacturers are having to cut corners in interior materials.
Recently got rid of a 2017 Q3 black edition...interior Build quality was far better than the new Q3. New Audis/VWs not knocking it out the park anymore for the interior quality
I'm coming to end of the lease on my Seat Leon. I really don't like what VAG has done with the touchscreens on nearly every model but this one.
This A3 is definitely on my shortlist for 2021
What car do you have now
Audi are dropping the ball on their interiors, for sure.
Getting an Audi A3 next year. Can’t wait 🤩
Enjoy 😊
Worst choice
What's the fuel economy like in the Audi and which engine do you have?
@@michelkoch What's the fuel economy like in the Audi and which engine do you have?
So Audi got CHEAP as Mercedes in interior quality???
FFS
I’ve had mine about 7 weeks and it’s been back at the dealer twice. Once towed back. Constant safety warnings. Also Apple CarPlay doesn’t function if you update your iPhone. The screen will constantly flicker. Do not buy! Also the 35 TFSI engine has been removed from sale for some reason.
I have the 2019 a3. Its a very good car with tons of storage, low consumption and great speed its an all round car for every day driving and for long trips
The loss of some interior quality is a good trade off for how many new safety features are in this new model stick on the comport and sound pack and auto box then the car is awsome
Isn’t it funny how i got a Mercedes ad on this video
"inspired by Frankenstein Head!" 🤣
I live Carwow, but I'm from Finland and I wluld LOVE this kind of a Carwow in Finland.
Currently driving a new A3 35 TDI S-Line whilst my 2020 A4 Avant 35 TDI Technik is in for a service.
Some nice features on the S-Line spec but it is a big step down in refinement and comfort from my A4. Noticeably more wind and road noise and slightly down on power and torque. I also prefer the interior on my A4, as it looks more grown up and classy. Not a fan of the hard suspension either on the S-Line.
Nice car but looking forward to getting my A4 back.
"...you can't part kill a cow..."
Mat Watson, December 2020
Mat normally throws everything that is in the boot out when doing his review, wonder why he didn't throw his bike?🤔🤨
Cos it was about 3 grands worth. 🤔
Your reviews are so entertaining! 👌🏻
12:10 "On the old A3 you had to prop up the bonnet"...interesting. I didn't realise. I have the even older "8P" model (2008) and it has a gas strut bonnet. Didn't know Audi switched to prop bonnet for the 8V models.
One little detail. Our old A3 2012 has this hydraulic rod (for bonnet) too :D and it's original from factory.
VW group in general has gone shit with their quality.
They have, just a lot of cost cutting everywhere. Only their cheaper brands are worth buying now (mostly Seat) because there you'll still find some value for your money. Otherwise skip them.
It’s because of diesel scandal, they are paying huge amounts of money in fines
@@frameshade Yep, Seat still seems fine actually. I'm not the biggest fan of the new Leon, but I'd much rather have that than a Golf.
@@matthewsmith2787 At least they can feel it on the bottom line, unfortunately they might be getting keen on keeping this bad quality if people continue to buy it.
I still think 2009~2019 was peak VW.
Nice car! I wish there was one with a Golf GTI engine. Would like to get one to replace my current Golf GTI 7.5. The Golf GTI 8 is too ugly to contemplate buying so to buy a quick A3 you need to go all the way up to an S3 - which is too expensive for me. I really like the shape of this car but below the S3 all the engines are seriously lacking in bite. Shame!
They’re probably gonna release it again, soon.
Mat flexing on his expensive clothing
Ok..
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@yunghazy 400$ for a polo shirt is not expensive?
@@dagurorarinsson2827 that is frickin expensive
2:33 you hear the sound when he closes the door? thats the sound of cost cutting
You know what... I'm going to say it... I think Matt would actually do well as a Top Gear presenter!
I got the 150pk petrol one with s-line for about 2 months now. It's a pretty nice car to have, but one thing that really annoys me is, since it's not the quickest, I like to give quite some gas to get off nicely, but it wheel spins way too easily! I know it's front-wheel drive, but is has such low grip from standstill that it actually annoys me pretty badly
Edit: ohh yeah, also the damn high gloss plastic bits around the navigation screen and the center console are getting dirty way too easily. Looks bleh 9/10 times, since I can't be bothered to clean it all the time.
I like this! But Im buying the new A-Class next year🤩
I would like to see a golf R VS an Audi S3, I know they are meant to be the same but it would be interesting to see in real life.
About time you made a review of this car🙄😤😤thanks Matt. You the goat.
The scratchy materials on the 2020 a3 are the same as my dad's 2005 a3
SEEMS LEGIT
It's a good looking car - probably the best in this class in this trim - and I'd definitely pay the extra £2-3k for it over the golf... But these Germans are going backwards in quality every generation while the likes of KIA and Hyundai are making big strides forward. The 1 series, if it was just a little less odd looking (personally it still looks like it's been half turned into a weird crossover thing), would be the top of the pecking order, with the A3 and A Class trading blows (if you skip those god awful entry trim screens) in 2nd place.
After that, I think VAG have shot themselves in the foot with the Octavia being better looking and having a better interior than the Golf - even the new Leon is better looking and more distinctive on the outside. So the Skoda gets 3rd place, with the FR spec Leon just edging the new Golf.
I am a simple man, I see mat, I click.
You know it’s rough when a gas strut on the bonnet is a good things about a car 🤣
Even a dacia sandero has a gas strut on the bonnet lol
I don't understand this though. My 2005 Audi A3 had it.. and my 2010 Audi A3 has it.. when did it not have it?
@@mkreku the 3rd gen A3 had it too, Matt is wrong there
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@@mkreku yep, they always had a gas strut, even the good old 8L... I was expecting them to remove it to cut costs... hum... reduce weight.
A MANUAL GEARBOX!! 😍
9:58 this sucks so much.. i thought you can put everything you want on this button.. i would have use it as an drive mode button like the M Keys in a BMW.
Best thing you can use this now is to switch to radio from your mobile music..
sad
I wish manufactures would stop with the "only available in this country" bollocks. If it has options, make them available everywhere ffs.
@Allan , Brexit has nothing to do with it numbnuts. They've been doing this for years. Ford is the perfect example, they only offer the V6 Mustang and not the V8.
16:35 got to be the funniest part of the review
That dashboard is perfect to break your nose in a collision
That’s what seatbelts and airbags are for.
I have got one of these on hire for a week - the 1.5 petrol one. Fuel economy is great, suspension is a bit firm, but seats are supportive and quite comfortable. Feel that the tyre noise is a bif high .and the centre console seems to intrude a bit. Lane assist is a pain - have to remember to indicate or you end up fighting with the car, and you get a warning message. If you are after speed - forget it, but as a small car for driving around to the local shops its fine.
Not only Audi with the dodgy wheel covering dials, BMW did this years ago. Put me off before I even started it, but had a test drive just to be polite. Bad RHD conversions also put me off. VW ID3 doesn't even have RHD wipers.