Audi A3 Sportback 2018 in-depth review

Audi A3 Sportback 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

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The new A3 Sportback has been given a recent facelift inside and out by Audi since 2013 but, is it worthy of its popularity or do rivals such as the Mercedes A class, the Volkswagen Golf or BMW 1 Series out perform this sporty five door? Are the criticisms of the A3's competent but boring driving style justified, or is it a more enjoyable experience than critics give it credit for? Mat takes you through everything the A3 Sportback has to offer from boot space to engine types and even the carwow flick test in our 4k review.
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@carwow 6 жыл бұрын

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@sayeedsiddique7226 7 жыл бұрын

audi make better looking cars than most manufacturers that is my opinion

@manny3332 5 жыл бұрын

Yes 100%

@isak7239 4 жыл бұрын

Sayeed Siddique Mercedes is 10 times better

@ridhaay3441 4 жыл бұрын

isa k IKR

@ps3aciv 4 жыл бұрын

@@isak7239 disagree

@Ouaziz186 4 жыл бұрын

isa k now they are no where near

@snkhuong 7 жыл бұрын

this guy never skips arms days

@aonachmor9840 6 жыл бұрын

2:38 Completely flat? This must be a new definition of completely flat where the folded down seats are at an angle, i.e. not completely flat.

@700x45 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reviews. It really helped on buying the A3! Super happy with the car :)

@stricklybidnezz 6 жыл бұрын

I recently have been looking for da best allrounder to buy. I know a golf is a good and cheaper alternative but those 4 rings bring a bit more elegance and desirability

@jamiebp24 4 жыл бұрын

What golf were you thinking of getting? Fair enough the TDI's aren't very nice, but in my opinion the Golf GTD is just that bit nicer than the A3 S-Line. Don't get me wrong though the A3 is lovely, and you wouldn't be making a mistake buying it

@QullVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Having lived with a Mk 7 Golf over the past few years, I can say I am looking forward to getting the A3 with its lack of a touch screen. Almost all new cars can be purchased with a touchscreen on the centre console but unless you're stationary, using the touchscreen is a pain. However with the A3 there is no reaching over and trying a thousand times to press the screen in the right place. It's just sit back and press a few buttons and swivel the knob. The one good thing about touchscreen is you don't need lots of buttons which is good for small cars. But the Golf is not a small car and has the space for the buttons like in the A3.

@Horizon301. 8 жыл бұрын

Mat, great review I always say that Audi make the A3 feel as good as our A6 as we used to get it as a courtesy car when ours got serviced and it's very impressive for the price

@xBuzz996 8 жыл бұрын

0:08 that's the A3s new rear??? Shit it looks like an RS3 or something

@TheEmeraldBlockYoutubeChannel 6 жыл бұрын

xBuzz996 s-line model

@r3h4n786 6 жыл бұрын

Yea it does look nice

@TheEmeraldBlockYoutubeChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Franky Elite sportback in Audi means 5 door..

@TheEmeraldBlockYoutubeChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Franky Elite sportback for the hatchback.

@MrDeanWinchester86 8 жыл бұрын

+carwow a 12V socket is locatet in die storage area on the left (the bottom of the small grid pocket)

@nickcobra4638 8 жыл бұрын

I love the new rear lights, a great improvement over the previous ones

@Ztxk94 Жыл бұрын

They’re both sexy asf, i wouldn’t mind a pre-facelift, but the facelift has somehow improved even more especially so with virtual cockpit😆

@macontwowheels8210 2 жыл бұрын

The 12v socket is just inside the storage bit with the netting in the boot, great vid matt as always!

@InteriorDesignAnderson 8 жыл бұрын

Is worth thr upgrade over the past A3 from 2013 or should you just keep it

@vladcristian1451 8 жыл бұрын

I think the 12v socket is located in the netting on the left on the boot. That's where it's on the 2013 model

@nsoper19 3 жыл бұрын

Not standard though so not every car has it.

@MegaHussain17 8 жыл бұрын

Watching this review makes me even more excited for my sister's A3 arriving next month

@Harpreet06 7 жыл бұрын

Are you going to do a Audi S3 review?

@TekNeez 8 жыл бұрын

I love the 2017 model. It looks so much more dynamic.

@gholi13601 8 жыл бұрын

you're the best Mat, thanks for the review.

@vvrta 7 жыл бұрын

You are very funny and always describe the cars in a realistic way .... thanks ;)

@duncanidaho7494 4 жыл бұрын

I love this car👏. Practical, simple, quiet compact and has decent built quality.

@ssisakl 7 жыл бұрын

does it still use the dq200 unit dry 7 speed dual clutch?

@tudoriusmaximus 8 жыл бұрын

Great review Matt, as always! Please do the Volvo S60 next :)

@zoran123456 Жыл бұрын

I drive Audi A3 from 2008. I so much love this car! I will most likely buy another one. Mine has 140hp and it goes soooooo fast, haha.

@issiewizzie 7 жыл бұрын

What it all boils down to is reliability and without that it doesn't matter how great the dynamics are

@michaeljames3364 6 жыл бұрын

Would you be able to do a review of a a3 saloon on this channel with the new 1.5 TFSI engine, thinking about ordering one but want to see a good review first.

@NK-kj1tv 6 жыл бұрын

Do a review on A3 sedan

@juancarlosdelgado970 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. Always looking good!

@c4_2you17 8 жыл бұрын

does wireless charging works also for a htc one m8 ?

@yoannlecorre5628 2 жыл бұрын

Mat this is great as usual thank you so much my friend

@matteotc 5 жыл бұрын

wich is the best version? sport design or business?

@Nekcip 8 жыл бұрын

As an Audi A3 14plate owner i can say the car is fantastic, on the looks alone it is stunning inside and out but its quiet and easy to drive aswell. Apart front the new headlights and the virtual cockpit not much else is different.

@paulm3965 6 жыл бұрын

I have had my new 2.0 petrol A3 for twelve months...... love it lots of extras all worth it.

@harrigorri1 8 жыл бұрын

which one has more back space, this car or vw golf?

@dipbar1824 4 жыл бұрын

anyone know at what rpm and in which speed is audi a3 2003-20012 at its peak?

@58k950 8 ай бұрын

Tnx Matt, does the car have heated car seats ?

@JMigUK 5 жыл бұрын

best car reviews in YT, thank you

@MusicStylesz 7 жыл бұрын

Where does this bump in the back come from? It's front wheel drive?

@AkiffHssn 8 жыл бұрын

Wow those New Rear Taillight design looks great and sharp!!

@gerardov.9716 6 жыл бұрын

Akiff Hssn, absolutely.

@gerardov.9716 6 жыл бұрын

Europeans get all the great hatchbacks. Americans get heavy SUVs.😭

@melking8557 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mat, what did you think of the road noise in that car? I've been reading several owner reviews and seems to be a recurring theme that it has, in particular, a lot of tyre noise. Wanted to get a 2.0 TFSI Quattro and ask them to ditch the sports suspension but worried that the noise won't improve. Anything advice you would suggest?

@carwow 7 жыл бұрын

+Mel King it's quiter than an A Class and BMW 1er.

@adamiqbal6277 3 жыл бұрын

Can any one help, does the sport model have the same headlights as S line

@KB-xo1zg 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with few points. S line with sport suspension gives a lot of tire noise inside. Auto gearbox is generally great although car isn't so smooth at lowest speeds, not sure if this is more due to gearbox or brakes. Seats are fantastic. Car is super easy to drive, but the flat bottom steering wheel annoying

@Mossboy16 8 жыл бұрын

Which car in this class has the best automatic gearbox?

@TheAnish01 5 жыл бұрын

Does a hybrid bicycle fit in its rear?

@paulgardner7847 5 жыл бұрын

Question is would you buy or finance? Is there better for the price? I mean golf GTI is better specs and similar prices?

@chinyeap692 7 жыл бұрын

I bought one and it's lovely to drive

@colinharvey1049 8 жыл бұрын

What's it like compared to the new Mini Clubman?

@sxcsmith1 7 жыл бұрын

audi S3 review?? thinking of buying and wonder how its different to golf R?

@rmellul 7 жыл бұрын

@Carwow - there is a 12V socket. it is in the storage area on the left under the stowed net.... I found it there in my 2017 Sline trim A3 :)

@dananderson9708 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously this would be my go to daily drive, interior is gorgeous (after all you spend most of your time in the car) 😊

@cezao93 8 жыл бұрын

Best channel for car reviews.

@JackKing12. 7 жыл бұрын

Actually...the sport suspension I find is alright on UK roads...the A class is poor for rear passenger space than the A3 S/B and Sal.

@hannesvestberg5180 3 жыл бұрын

Im late, but i just bought myselfe one of these. A3 S-line Black series. I can't wait to collect it

@jamesoneill1840 8 жыл бұрын

Matt spot on short review l drive a 2015 S3 Sportback and as you say....you can get carried away with Audi's expensive options keep up the awesome work

@carwow 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we will. Got bored of launch control yet?

@curseknight5 7 жыл бұрын

Why is there such a difference between JD Power and Consumer Report for Audi's reliability? I do want to invest in the new Q5 or A4

@msanad86 8 жыл бұрын

Was the video cut off a tiny bit early?

@EV-Diary 5 жыл бұрын

Could you do a review of the A3 Saloon?

@ahmadawawdi4628 8 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Very Fast responding for my comment on your last video .. Really thank you very much Audi

@hamzahersi6769 8 жыл бұрын

will you do a review on the new alfa romeo giulia any time soon?

@hasans5410 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing video once again

@bogdanm3562 7 жыл бұрын

the rear really looks awesome on the face lift model..still having mix feelings about the front...

@tharimahmed9679 8 жыл бұрын

Great review Matt!! Keep up the good work

@sabir8497 6 жыл бұрын

Im gonna get this car

@amitpaul2736 6 жыл бұрын

Is it the hatchback model brother?

@zerocurry 7 жыл бұрын

Is this the 1.0 TFSI engine?

@polle3600 8 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to buy this! In ten years time...

@sean6648 7 жыл бұрын

Love the puns under the boot floor in each video

@cesarcastillo2405 8 жыл бұрын

Matt, did you break your phone's screen from throwing around the cars on the reviews?

@MasterAppels 8 жыл бұрын

What's the obsession with the big bottles? Most people drink out of 500ml bottles. I don't think it should be a negative if Sally, the yoga instructor, can't fit her big bottle in the door.

@Nekcip 8 жыл бұрын

Its just general comfort. You need places to put things like your phone(exactly where I put mine as the rubber bottom keeps it still) or purse for the ladies. Better than trying to fit everything in the glove box or throw things on the passenger seat etc.

@MasterAppels 8 жыл бұрын

Nekcip I normally put my phone and garage/gate remote in the cup holders in the center, not in the door's bottle holders.

@sebstefan3934 5 жыл бұрын

USE LESS PLASTIC YOU BASTARD!!!

@eponymous7910 4 жыл бұрын

The answer is plonk plonk plonk. Easy to whack one in there en route to a gathering/dinner party etc. It won't roll around and you can leave the other compartments free for smaller items

@Ghostblaze1 8 жыл бұрын

"Not very exciting" and yet its "Lovely to drive", right.... I wish Audi brought the sportback to US with the 2.0T engine, not the e-tron setup that we have. I have the 2015 A3 sedan, for me the car is a perfect blend of sport/comfort. Autox is dam fun in it, snow is no obstacle, bluetooth audio streaming is awesome, xenon headlights standard, real leather standard, great dual clutch tranny. I have little gripes with it here and there, but overall a fantastic little car. I can't wait for the 2017 with the new engine and 7 speed DSG!

@joaoantunes7207 8 жыл бұрын

make the review of a3 limousine and the review of ds5 please

@Birdie_ 8 жыл бұрын

Carwow flick test™

@carwow 8 жыл бұрын

We like this. We should call Mat Herr Flick...

@iot1452 8 жыл бұрын

put that on a t-shirt.

@aysbg 8 жыл бұрын

He needs a hat, coat and a cane then. :)

@filipinoguy6097 6 жыл бұрын

Carwow Space Test

@ionelamariabirlean6768 5 жыл бұрын

Please review the volvo v40 d4 190 r design

@Karolis_Raišelis 8 жыл бұрын

When the Audi A8 review comes out?

@mokhan9436 3 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same one,great car.

@nicetoluque4904 7 жыл бұрын

Nice reviewMat!! I would love to point out that the rear axle in the A3 1.6 tdi and 1.0 tfsi is not fully independent but a torsion beam rear suspension.

@MiTTXx 3 жыл бұрын

There is a 12v socket in the boot. It’s under the net in the storage space he showed us.

@RyanF91W 7 жыл бұрын

My new A3 hasn't got the frameless rear view mirror. Is it an option?

@ilian903 7 жыл бұрын

Ryan I think it depends on the version

@SH0905 8 ай бұрын

Is it normal that it makes a grinding sound when started and driving, it’s annoying ?

@cionheart 7 жыл бұрын

Perhaps the "best car you'll ever need". Very good quality and ride, not too big and not too small.

@loungeapp1847 6 жыл бұрын

İf you saw it İs that realy not too small I realy liked but afraid to look to smaall

@agonnuhiu531 7 жыл бұрын

pls review skoda superb and octavia

@turquoisecat761 8 жыл бұрын

They didn't say because it suddenly cut off, but the easter egg was obviously the A3 size paper pack in the boot's storage well

@SenerS10 7 жыл бұрын

Please review A3 Sedan as well.

@strviper9393 7 жыл бұрын

very nice video 👏

@blackcyborg009 4 жыл бұрын

Question: I am looking for a car with: -Diesel engine & -DSG / DCT (dual clutch) Right now, I have a Ford Focus Mark 2 hatchback with 2.0 liter diesel and Powershift. Is the A3 Sportback similarly-sized? Or is it smaller than Focus Mk 2?

@mick2181 Ай бұрын

Du mazout ? bahhh...

@aldobecerra3139 7 жыл бұрын

Manual hatch A3... bring this to the US!

@Maurice_Moss 8 жыл бұрын

iv never got the a3 sport back either, it's neither an estate or a regular hatch

@jackstar3653 8 жыл бұрын

Audi interior is head and shoulders above the competitors. Mercedes just stuck an ipad in the centre console.

@duncanidaho7494 4 жыл бұрын

jackstar a fake iPad...

@ridhaay3441 4 жыл бұрын

Duncan Idaho not anymore

@kikomano96 4 жыл бұрын

This comment did not age well

@seifyboy2832 3 жыл бұрын

The Jolly Naranja bmw have the worst

@ElChus 8 жыл бұрын

Exposed torx screws on both front and rear doors interior panels... so much for quality details IMHO.

@hamzahassan6774 7 жыл бұрын

u need to do a a3 saloon revie 2017

@jaimran89 3 жыл бұрын

Getting mine mondayyyy

@aaronhussain3873 8 жыл бұрын

I just don't think you should pay extra for this than you would do for a Golf 2.0 tdi bluemotion.

@senseihEnRY16 8 жыл бұрын

looks really nice, love the new A3.

@nikcamaj6740 2 жыл бұрын

Is this only available in Europe 🥺

@simplaykidtremaynestudio-ko3ld 7 жыл бұрын

Matt is my favorite car reviewer

@adamperkins3125 8 жыл бұрын

Why don't these new cars have front fog lights? Are they built in with the main lights?

@danhodgson8185 8 жыл бұрын

Yes👍🏻

@whiterussianpanther6180 6 жыл бұрын

Its got 23 mpg in city traffic. Whats the point?

@loungeapp1847 6 жыл бұрын

İs sportback better than sedan???

@manny3332 5 жыл бұрын

Best looking car interior and exterior IMO!!!

@musiconvinylisbetter.1449 3 жыл бұрын

Especially the interior!

@Thechino231 3 жыл бұрын

@@musiconvinylisbetter.1449 What’s nice about the interior, everything is plastic

@danny-9988 4 жыл бұрын

Gonna buy one of these later this year, look's gorgeous

@ali78610121012 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@musiconvinylisbetter.1449 3 жыл бұрын

No, the new one is ugly!