Audi A3: African Shootout with Hatchbacks

The Audi A3 was in a recent shootout in a review at iAfrica. While in the end, the Audi A3 trailed both the Opel Astra GTC and the Volvo C30 T5 -- the Audi A3 did receive high marks. In addition reference was provided to the Audi S3, recently launched in South Africa.



Here are a few excerpts:

Over the years, the top of the line hatchback market has become ever more significant. Cars like BMW’s 1-Series and Audi’s A3, the Merc B-Class and others like them never existed not all that long ago.....

.....The Audi A3 2.0T FSI has an S3 big brother on the way and already has a 3.2 quattro V6 above it on the range, while the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo sits happily under the testosterone enhanced OPC in its line-up. Remember that – the Volvo C30 is not quite intended as a hot hatch – yet.....

.....Audi has always had a reputation for fine cabins and the A3 – plain as ever – is no exception, but the Volvo still teaches it a lesson in interior style. Full marks to the Volvo – its well thought out, pleasant and compliant to live with.

[Source: iAfrica]

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