Audi A3 Review | 2006-2014 | 2nd Generation

In this video I review a 2011 Audi A3 Quattro which is part of the 2nd generation of the Audi A3, running from 2006-2014, which saw a minor refresh in 2009.
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[@Thomassina1]

Excellent review, just the right amount of detail along with some pro's and con's. Thorough and informative and straight to the point.

[@cisco-man8638]

Picked up a 2013 A3 TDI recently and love it. With a stage 2 tune I get 45-47 mph on the hwy. No noticeable turbo lag either.

[@bigste5771]

Audi a3 1.6tdi convertible is my little run about and never failed me yet and cheap to run 👌

[@intunewithcars9484]

i own a 2010 a3 1.8 tfsi s line black edition..5 door sportsback huge boot, smooth drive .amazing car

[@serious_biz]

Great video! Very enjoyable watching experience and remarkably well researched

[@dfk09]

Great video! I see one of these every day by the pizza place where I live. I was always curious about this car. It looks like a mixture of a really dressed up Golf and a Golf Altrack, which is not a bad thing.

[@JRamirez943]

Respectful review. Many don’t list such specifics

[@jasongaudreau2075]

Good video. Considering a 2013 quattro for my daughter. Your video really helped with the decision. Thank you sir. 🙏

[@fridagylterud9491]

What a lucky daughter!

[@sth801lifestyle]

I own a mk6 Jetta 2.5l that I daily drive and I like to customize too and I love it but I really wanna get an A3 S Line to match the Jetta

[@wlouisharris]

Thanks for the review. I didn't really think about the fact that this car shares a lot of the same features as the Jetta. The thing I really like is the hatchback design. I like the hatchback design better than the GTI/Golf.

[@prc7148]

It doesnt share anything he is an idiot. Audi shares parts from vw group in general but nothing from jetta specificly. I dont know if he knows what jetta looks like from inside or outside or he is simply retarded.

[@thecoolguy9364]

Personally i like the outside look of the golf more but there aren't many GTIs near me and the interior in the a3 is way better than the golf

[@dylannspicer9741]

Shares the same features as a golf, not a Jetta. It’s literally a luxury mk5

[@benkiist8218]

Just picked one of these up. 2013 with the diesel. Only 61 thousand km.

[@Punked4everr]

Hey Mike, did any of the Quattro versions come with a 6speed M transmission? Currently looking for one but I feel they’re all FWD…

[@neshrytrapan]

I always want this a3

[@JustinDesilva]

Can anyone share what they get for miles per gallon in their FWD and AWD versions?

[@nikolasoskic9006]

is it worth buying a audi a3 2nd generation 140 HP DSG? in 2021? is the the automatic gear worth it and when does a DSG gear box start to make problems? anyone know

[@Trouttaranaki]

Hi Mike what are your thoughts on the A3 3.2 V6 engine? Apart from the obvious power difference, do you think its a more reliable power train?

[@DrivenCompanion]

Given that turbos will fail eventually you may be better of reliablity wise with the 3.2 but overall in terms of value, fuel economy and performance the 2.0T is the engine I'd go with.

[@ocallaghan3865]

Over here in western Europe you can get a 2nd hand 2nd gen A3 for way less Basically 1 euro per kg for this

[@testtest2297]

pretty good! i ride it!

[@jonstoen6784]

How would you say the A3 is in terms of reliability, specifically one of the AWD models?

[@DrivenCompanion]

I always say Audi's are reliable but they are expensive to fix when something goes wrong. I'd say the same is true of the A3.

[@peterlul2692]

watch out for the 1.4 and 1.8 tfsi models. Expecially the 1.8 tfsi has a lot of problems with oil usage, because of faulty piston rings. Motors with a timing chain often have problems with it and need a replacement every ~100k miles, but you will it hear ratteling when starting if the chain is faulty.

[@derekparker2534]

@@DrivenCompanion 🌈👍💜

[@DrakeMem]

heated seats for the front driver and passanger, please note, the rear driver and passanger do not get heated seats

[@user-gg4dh7yj9l]

🔝🔝🔝

[@Shadow438888]

What do you think about an Audi A3 2013 diesel edition

[@DrivenCompanion]

I think they are awesome. Great gas mileage and tons of power. Only downside is that the diesels arent offered with Quattro AWD

[@giotto4321]

@@DrivenCompanion Audi definitely do make an A3 diesel Quattro but perhaps they just aren't available in the US. As ever, the DPF problems are one of the main things to watch out for with the diesels.

[@wakaflockaproject]

Is this diesel or gasoline engine

[@hotrodmercury3941]

Honestly im juggling. I want an Audi, Alfa or Beamer. VW being the last choice for the used price points. I just want something I can have tons of fun in and tune. As I wont be driving it often. Ive even looked at Mustangs and Challengers and Camaros. Unfortunately Ive had my fair share of those and im no longer interested. My last choice would be a Volvo, because they hold their value and have no aftermarket thats as crazy

[@davidviner4932]

Weve owned 6 Audi's since the 90s, still prefer my BMW

[@liamseanking23]

I’ll never understand the pronunciation of sunroofs as ‘sunruffs’ lol

[@Richard_L_Y]

Wait until you get upholstery headliner failure (on all VAGs); and then all the sensor failures; et-al...

[@paulsikora5623]

great content dont you just want one.