2013 Audi A3 User Reviews

Nice but not for me.

Buenisimo

Loved the fuel economy, coupled with the (generally) lower cost of diesel fuel vs. mid-to-high octane gasoline. My TDI A3 Wagon was a gorgeous, dark blue, with white (p?)leather interior. For some reason, Audi decided to skimp on some basics like heated front seats and Bluetooth media support (mine only supported phone calls, but I had to listen to music using the aux port). Additionally, the cup holders were unmatched (one was large enough for a 16-oz. reusable coffee cup, while the other was maybe large enough for a bottled soda), and the door pockets were slim. Finally (and I knew this before I decided to buy the car, which ultimately sold me on fuel economy and style) - the 2013 A3 Wagons are all automatic. This is fine, I suppose, since their acceleration is slow by any measure, so its not nearly as fun to drive as my 2013 GTI. Speaking of which - the 2013 GTI has heated seats, 2x large (well, large enough) cup holders, and door pockets which fit my 40 oz. water bottle - pretty dang convenient! Also, its a 6-speed and really fun to drive, especially when compared to the A3 automatic. I spend a bit more on fuel, of course (VW recommends 91 octane, and these days Im spending $60 to fill up the tank, almost twice per week, as opposed to the $40-$50 per week I used to spend on the TDI) - and rush hour traffic is not that cool, what with all the shifting. All in all, however, the GTI is equal in value, when you factor in the comfort and the perks, compared to the Audi. One day Ill get a used R, maybe, and Im REALLY looking forward to writing that review.