2023 Audi A3 / I Was Wrong

[@jettflippo70]

i have a 2023 a3 and i love it! even though it’s only 200 hp it feels sporty and fast

[@RamBatra-uu8wj]

200 hp is enough 😊😊

[@bj146651]

Me too. Lol. The best. A3 2023. Great car.

[@boodits]

I know you say 200Hp is enough but I have a 2023 s3 and 306Hp is so much better. I still get 42mpg on highways (flat not too many hills). 0-62 (100kmh) in 4.4s is super nice...

[@bj146651]

@@boodits what do you drive in? What mode. Auto, comfort, dynamic etc? Do you ever go into sports mode? Can you let me know. I’m new to Audi. Cheers.

[@Gleichtritt]

I always wondered: Are you guys in the US just speeding with such cars or why would you need a lot of hp? I am German, so I think in terms of Autobahn. But if all cars are just allowerd 120km/h or so, why get a quick car? Here you get it, because you want to sometimes drive with 200-300km/h on the Autobahn and reach your destination quicker, but in the US you would probably go to jail for that, or not?

[@SAMusement]

I always liked the A3 hatchback from a couple generations back, but this one has been growing on me! Keep up the great work on these reviews!

[@Realistick]

Thanks, will do!

[@josemartinez-br4rg]

Really refreshing to see some classic interior design unlike bmw and mercdes replacing the whole dash with a widescreen tablet lol.

[@heymikeriley]

Interesting to hear you say it has less zip than a gti. At least at low speeds (like from a stop sign for example) I found it far more responsive and quick off the line. Test drove a top trim gti and was very underwhelmed. Drove a 2023 a3 the next day and bought it on the spot.

[@anotheran]

If would be my entry car choice if I were just coming out of school. A friend of mine picked up one a couple years ago and loves it.

[@Treizez34]

The leaky water pumps are under extended warranty now through VW/Audi (due to the corrosive nature of the Coolant they used against the plastic housing of the factory water pumps). I'm hoping that this generation has since addressed this

[@greenowl.6795]

This was a very informative and well filmed video well done! Can’t wait to see more of these

[@Realistick]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@markcoopers1930]

Idk. Seems like a lot of money to then pay extra to get features. And then remind you if you didn't. One might reason a very well equipped "lower class" car for the same price might be a better purchase. Especially if it makes more than 200hp.

[@Realistick]

Agreed, from a value stand point, a luxury car will basically never beat a car like the Civic touring or Mazda3 premium plus. However, it's the construction, handling, powertrain refinement and aesthetic that make a luxury car like this attractive. All a matter of what's important to you!

[@richarderickson708]

Love the car . I bought the 2020 A3 fwd love my Audi had the car for 10 months

[@matt554]

I wish they still made the hatchback for USA.

[@alengreen589]

Nice compact sedan, is not bad and the price in the USA is good, unfortunately in Germany the car cost 30% more .

[@Realistick]

Sheesh, I'd love to do some reviews the next time I go to Europe, it seems like the prices are all over the place there.

[@alengreen589]

@@Realistick Unfortunately yes, cheapest price for European cars is North America, you´re lucky customers there. We must pay for the same cars 20 - 40% more.

[@mlcharted]

Woah I got a 2022 A3 prestige. Love the extra features and matrix lights. Wondering why they’re dropping the prestige level. 🤔

[@Realistick]

I don’t know why unless they didn’t want it to really overlap with the a4 in price?

[@its_jarsh]

This was very helpful. U earned one subscriber

[@KS-ro6in]

I enjoy your videos and have seen several. I am in the middle of my car search and am considering this exact version A3 ( but in Atol Blue) OR a 2023 VW GTI with DSG auto ,S trim ( or40th Anniversary if I can get one) ......I live in NC and just don't need Quattro. FWD is fine. ( I have owned 3 prior Audis with Quattro BTW)......The GTI is more powerful and slightly less expensive ( ~35k) where this A3 looks better inside and out for 39k (ish)......What would you do if you were me?. I am coming out of an 2018 Audi TT Quattro Coupe.

[@malcolmjones893]

Great review!

[@Realistick]

Thanks!

[@canoaslan1011]

it actually is the GTI drive train specially in fwd its identical

[@kurtjones108]

I have a 2022. Is that multicolored display for the AC only a 2023 feature? It looks so sick.

[@kevinc7632]

Thats the camera or light hitting it during filming.

[@eldermcnamara3631]

The previous design in my opinion can’t be beat , the only thing I’ll give the new designs is the grille that’s all they have going for them and the new screen but that’s all

[@Gleichtritt]

Well that seems to be a taste thing, can't argue with that. I personally like the new design more than the old - however the old one has better materials used. You guys in the US are however very lucky with Audi. You pay the same, but even your standard version comes with leather seats. In Germany thats a couple thousand Euros extra.

[@SM4YL-LA]

Between Audi A3 and Cadillac ST5 which one is better?

[@bj146651]

A3. I have the 2023 a3. I went to even buy the A4. But I fell in love with the A3. It’s a little smaller but not tiny. Smooth drive. Beautiful car. The trunk like he said is actually awesome. A lot of room. I for my golf clubs in it and all my outside sales samples. I love Cadillac but my Audi A3 is beautiful. The A4 felt a bit long to me. So I went with A3.

[@oneblach]

The exterior doesn’t look better than previous gen, but the interior looks amazing. That’s how you integrate the infotainment screen into the dash. I hope more Audis use this design.

[@Realistick]

Agreed, If the A4 could do this style but then improve the materials, it would be a big hit imo

[@Techno.Belgium]

Q4 E-tron and other newer models have a fairly similar design.

[@genzigzag]

Thanks for the review! Would appreciate your take on the Q3.

[@Realistick]

I'll put that on the shooting schedule!

[@fantommm]

Anyone can share his experience from the latest A3 sportsback version?

[@elykoj1]

Do you need to put premium fuel in this car??

[@colinsmith9032]

Nope

[@mountainhobo]

I remember not that long ago A4 was $26K. What happened? The buyers today get royally shafted.

[@Realistick]

Inflation and expensive technology. Mostly the former, I think cars in the 90s, when adjusted for inflation, were actually more expensive than new ones now!

[@mountainhobo]

@@Realistick "cars in the 90s, when adjusted for inflation, were actually more expensive than new ones now!" - Perhaps by inflation numbers alone, but I do not believe people's incomes have kept up with inflation. Just look at housing prices. Anyway, I know this is not a discussion of economic policies, it was just a casual observation.

[@Realistick]

@@mountainhobo Fair, housing has definitely shot up much higher than cars. Supply and demand or something😮‍💨

[@marcoadamberger4456]

In germany an a3 with this spec would cost 50K+

[@adrianhrusca4067]

Rip.off. Stop.paying for stolen money or greedy shareholders!

[@jean-bernardjoly5920]

Alright... same price as loaded fwd accord... how does it compare?

[@Realistick]

Apples to oranges really, the accord is better for 95 percent of people but if you want something a little more fun to drive with a german personality, A3

[@Thaichill333]

Accord is "lipstick on a pig" compared to this car

[@ovidiumoldovan2524]

quatro avg gas consumption is 16 l/100 km which is rubish

[@jamesminowa2879]

How do you do the launch control

[@Jonathan-kraai]

if it has lounch control: - put into dynamic (says S1 in the display - make sure it does not say D1) - turn off stability control - step on the break and then the gas - lift the break

[@tdub25]

Soooo a3 Quattro or base gti and keep the extra cash??

[@Realistick]

Really depends on your priorities, the gti is more fun, practical and a little quicker, the a3 feels much more high quality and is easier to use and live with. It’s also awd! I’d personally go with a manual base gti but if i was getting an auto, id go a3.

[@Bambotb]

This or serie 2 coupe?

[@davgondos6676]

Launch control on the base model 1L?

[@Realistick]

No 1L in the US so I can’t speak for other markets

[@03BabyJay]

“Instead you’re trying to pleasure the car” 😭

[@georgepagios769]

Hi ! GJ for your informative review👍 ! I am looking forward to buying one but with the 1.0 petrol engine 115 hp !! Any info about the reliability and consumption would be helpful ! In one review i even saw 8L/100km inside the city .. I think it's pretty high for a 1.0 car .. What are your thoughts ?

[@NormandyFoye]

Nice new, but you’ll need to hire R2D2 to repair it after a few years and R2D2 don’t work cheap.

[@Realistick]

The A3 is better in that regard than all other Audis but yeah, definitely not an easy car for upkeep, wouldn't recommend it to someone expecting normal small car maintenance.

[@jayjudd6518]

I don’t like that for the price. I hate a stiff ride.

[@colinsmith9032]

Drove a 23 A3 and a 24 BMW 2 Series today. Beemer very firm ride, A3 much better

[@tylertorti7459]

Exterior looks like a new kia forte. I prefer the previous gen as well.

[@aerohk]

Not a fan. It looks like a Ford Focus from the outside. Inside is fine.

[@easylaptop]

very nice car. please do not buy b&o audio system its just money to trush. worst audio ever. if only some on wornh me . i drove mine next day to dealer to chek if something is wrong with audio system and they sed to me thats it how it works. its owfull

[@Jonathan-kraai]

interesting. i owned a new A1 with standard sound - which was good. and now i sold my A1 for a new S3 with B&O sound and it is miles better. i love it. Only when i put it very loud sometimes the sunroof blend thingy can rattle from the vribrations. so dont get a sunroof if very loud music with B&O is important to you. Go to another audi dealer to test a B&O in one of the displayed cars to see if it is the same as yours.

[@boodits]

@@Jonathan-kraai agreed, I have a 2023 S3 with the upgraded B&O sound system. I'd say my G37x with the upgraded Bose was a touch better but that could be to the fact that i have more crap in the side pockets and i hear the change rattling.

[@halemcdan1]

Took me 15 mins to get the best settings for the 15 speaker B&O on my A3 (which I'm very happy with).

[@steveh9078]

Storm troopers car

[@richardkleinberger7031]

More like $48000 for a fully loaded one.

[@ovidiumoldovan2524]

cheap interior ....I have one, drives nicely but when you compare it to a Mazda, top spec, it fells so cheap

[@HarryTwatter]

It's slower than the old one. Pass

[@matthewviti2241]

Audi should have made this a hatch and raised it a few inches for better ground clearance.

[@Realistick]

They do, audi Q3!

[@matthewviti2241]

@@Realistick Looks nice, but not VW Golf nice.

[@boodits]

@Realistick I wonder why VW Golf gets so many comparisons. They are 2 separate cars and each have their own drivers and enthusiasts. They always put the Golf R against the s3 when they should be comparing the Golf R to the RS3 and the GTI to the S3 but they never do and always want the Golf to crush the Audi but I just don't think Golf has the line to compare to the Audi line up of cars. Can you even compare an S8 to a Jetta? VW is a great line of cars. My old GTI cabriolet is one of my fave cars I've ever owned but it can't compare to an Audi S4 Convertible in performance and style well maybe style.

[@tim3172]

@@boodits Derp. The R and S3, similar AWD (minus the R having the torque vectoring rear diff), have the same engine and are somewhat-reasonably closely priced. The RS3 is around 50% more expensive than the R, has a different engine entirely. You can get an S3 for almost DOUBLE the cost of a GTI. (Juuuust under 60k for S3 Prestige with options vs 32k for the base GTI.) The S8 and Jetta don't: share an engine, share a platform, share the same horsepower rating (+/- 6 horsepower), share a transmission, much of the drivetrain, etc. etc. etc. Your comment makes zero sense.

[@bitterNDsweet]

"A3 is the cheapest Audi you can buy..." Do your homework. young man.

[@Realistick]

Do you need me to send a link to the Audi USA website?

[@tim3172]

It is in the US, which is the target audience of this video. In the US, the A3 is the smallest and cheapest Audi on offer. Don't watch videos from other countries then whine and complain that it's not localized.