The Audi A3 Reviews and Awards

Source Ward's AutoWorld 2008

Audi A3 2.0 wins a 10 Best Engines award for the third consecutive year since the competition launch in 2006. Truly an engine other auto makers now say they are gearing up to emulate.

Source: Forbes.com February, 2008

"Those that believe you have to spend big for a luxury car may turn up their noses at the autos on this list. That's their loss.",

"Vincentric, an automotive research firm, provided maintenance costs calculated over a five-year period. Vehicles with the lowest costs, which include oil changes, wheel alignments and replacement wiper blades, made the list. Finally, we capped our list at cars costing $50,000; this allowed us to measure a wide range of vehicles, from coupes to large cars."

Source: DueMotori.com November, 2007

Four Audi models have taken first place in their classes in the "Auto Trophy 2007" awards. This was the verdict of the readers of the motoring magazine "Auto Zeitung". They voted to give the Audi A3, A4, A6 and R8 four of the year's most prized awards.

AutoWeek magazine just released the results of their 16th annual “Readers Choice Awards”. The A3 took top honors in the “Best Economy Car” category.

Audi A3 Chosen as an Edmunds.com "Consumers' Most Wanted" Vehicle for 2006. In its annual survey, Edmunds.com visitors selected the Audi A3 as one of their favorite vehicles.

NewCarTestDrive.com considers the Audi A3 "an example of the exquisite sensibilities in design and use of materials that distinguishes the contemporary Audi."

AutoWeek says, "...we love our little Audi. It has delighted us in every way...this least expensive Audi comes with the same high-quality interior you expect to find in bigger, pricier models"

Forbesautos.com found the Audi A3 to be a "sporty, stylish, and practical five-door hatchback."