Audi A3 saloon 2014 review - Carbuyer

[@TheGuyFromUme]

It's funny how this is regarded as a sorta "miniature sedan", when 30 years ago, this was about mid-size for a family car.

[@lewyn4k]

Looks MUCH better than the hatchback

[@albertzweistein7097]

So true

[@vlozzo6729]

@@albertzweistein7097 no the rear is too short looks ugly like the saloon 1 series

[@albertzweistein7097]

@@vlozzo6729 True the hatchback is ugly af

[@faisaldhariwal1510]

I think the 3dr hatch is really pretty but the 5dr sport back not so much !

[@petrkocenda4023]

This car is just remarkable. With it´s low weight and beast engine it must be pleasure to drive.

[@Robin_R.]

I waited for this review for a long time. Thanks for the great job.

[@jesushern6318]

I'm definitely in love with this sedan. If only it were a little bigger , it would be just awesome

[@jamiroquai01fan]

No mention of an A4 if you want more space. Hmmm. Carbuyer don't seem to like promoting Audi much. They seem obsessed with BMW and Ford. I wonder why...

[@carfanfan]

I agree RetroGamerVX, I have an Audi A4 and it constantly wants attention. Getting real tired of its crap. This is a car with low mileage and full service history, fully maintained and still it drips and leaks and squeaks at every opportunity!

[@mustsilm]

0:54 did u guys notice no plastic or sound proof materials on the boot metal part?

[@hubertrybak]

no problem, metal plate and boot is isolated from above in area of rear speaker. Spot is invisible to client in normal situation and additional bezel from below would be a waste of space and unnesecary weight. greetings

[@gn01308814]

how tall are u mat ? when u do a rear seat space review please mention your height

[@ach6973]

gn01308814 he is 180

[@haydarsayar9876]

Red is not good in this car. White , gray or black

[@usn8964]

gonna buy this one day.

[@smoshfan47]

You guys are nuts. 74 MPG !!!!!! What is that average to you guys ? My mercedes does 15 city and 24 hwy.

[@LukeRuka]

the UK (Imperial) Gallon is bigger than the US Gallon

[@trainzandtrombones]

And also, here in the UK our efficiency tests are outdated and don't reflect modern driving (tests are over 30 years old) and the manufacturers fiddle with their cars (to make them more economical on the test) - these claimed mpg figures are nowhere near what you would get in reality.

[@PlazmaBooy]

74 UK mpg is roughly 60 US mpg. But again, it's a diesel, and almost all US cars are big gasoline engines, so of course high mpg numbers, are something rare for you :)

[@smoshfan47]

trainzandtrombones Ohhh gotcha.... I was about to say, these mpgs are amazing :)

[@smoshfan47]

LukeRuka Ohh I see thanx.

[@townkitchens8545]

Did he say inserting a £500 memory card gives you Satnav?

[@article8452]

I dont think so because my mom has the same car but she didnt pay for satnave

[@elastic24]

Hi Mat, Awesome review. Does this new Audi 2014 equipped with manual or just paddle shift?

[@JMNTN]

I just recently bought an audi a3 and to my surprise it doesn't even have independent rear suspension. My vw golf 6, which is a generation older, did have it. That was a bit disappointing to see.

[@JMNTN]

don't get fooled by the fact that this has a larger boot than the sportback, because the opening is so small you can't actually fit anything large in it.

[@PABSMCKNIGHTXX]

Nice Audi there 👍 been wishing for this car

[@iPhone3GSCase]

Yes was waiting for this

[@vm0531]

1. rear seats don't fall completely flat 2. boot has very high opening and the boot floor is quite low so, you can't slide your luggage in/out 3. front and rear visibility aren't so good due to very thick pillars all these points were missed...had these issues existed in an american, french or japanese car, the reviewer would have cried over them...i am not being critical of the particular car...but, i would like the reviewer to be neutral while reviewing any brand of car.

[@Gonzarelli]

Cut him some slack, he is just doing a 5 min car review. He is always neutral and states pros and cons.

[@thiernosworld]

Well duhh almost no sedans have those things that you are talking about. If you want those things, look at the review of the hatch. Use your common sense and know coming into the video that this wont be as practical as a hatch.

[@NeoGee]

They've never knocked seats that don't fold completely flat in a sedan, they'll only mention that in hatchbacks as far as I've seen.

[@vm0531]

***** yes, you are right..they mention it only in hatchbacks!

[@tasosss]

I absolutely agree with you

[@emjayay]

$750 to add navigation? I think most people will be spending $100 on a separate unit.

[@gandalfwiz20007]

Good ideea with the cylinder deactivation mode and along with a valve variable system the engine is quite good in terms of performance and consumption

[@HB45175]

What brand is Mats shirt? Never seen Moosewear before..

[@Silverwarhawk]

I think the interior is really cool. It's very unique

[@ShaksAutos]

Mazda CX-7 review please!!

[@runnyeggyolk6347]

It looks a lot better than I expected, especially after seeing that hideous bucket of misery they call "The CLA".

[@dimitris.p.kepenos]

@1:07| Why the bloody hell would you put the passenger air bug on/off switch there????

[@julespennings]

Because it is in the bloody glove compartment in 90% of the cars on sale today?

[@car-mazing]

No way... IT'S CARWOW!

[@gokhangocer8875]

Your habit of slamming the doors shut as hards as you can literally shatters my teeth. You can achieve your objective with a gentle push or pull. I would also be a happier viever if you didn't jam large bottles into cupholders and if you didn't shut bags in the armrests. I don't have such weird expectations as an end user. I wouldn't offer you a drive back home after work if we were colleagues.

[@samiyemeyahni1488]

@4:20 - So who wants to go to a A3 saloon/sedan? Say you have been enjoying your beloved A3 (hatchback); now that you have a family or your family is getting crowded (with new members perhaps) but you still want to keep your A3 experience; you decide to go for a sedan. But why-oh-why, does AUDI do this? If the rear seat is so tight what is the point of a sedan? A car brand who does not want to sell his cars...

[@ss1bomber]

Sorry Matt, but there's no such tax as 'road tax' its vehicle tax. A tax on the emissions not a charge to use the roads, which are paid for by general taxation.

[@jackfille3910]

Can you do a review of the BMW i8?

[@honeyisaac]

WRX and A3 is around the same price in my country. I love the two but I am not sure which one is pick... One sporty one is gentleman's car lol.

[@Ali-ew9gv]

What did you get

[@SIMcityplayer2002]

Can you video review the Audi S4/RS4 avant or the Mercedes E class estate.

[@uprightbassmatt]

Will you ever make a review of a new C-Class ? Only please, do it with petrol engine as here not a tractor Diesel, rattle shaker.

[@SIMcityplayer2002]

Can you please review the Audi S4 avant or the Audi RS4 avant.

[@a745547]

Nice car its my dream

[@SIMcityplayer2002]

Can you video review the Audi S4, RS4 or RS6.

[@zeroimpetuous]

Carbuyer Please review Hyundai santa Fe and the 2014 Audi A8L!!

[@Qezelbas]

It should be A3 v BMW 2 series not 3

[@carbuyer]

We compared it to the more expensive 3 Series because there isn't currently a four-door 2 Series (and the Active Tourer is a hatchback). They're not natural rivals, but it is possible to buy a 3 Series for not much more than the A3 Saloon we've tested here.

[@Qezelbas]

Carbuyer what I meant was the 1 series saloon

[@rnburley]

TheMerkageturk there isnt one?

[@Qezelbas]

CPT_ROB 1 series M four seats

[@thiernosworld]

TheMerkageturk Yeah but it still isn't a saloon. Not adequate for carrying around a small family.

[@__Mr.White__]

He looks like the guy from carwow

[@temudjin38]

dontbothermewithchannels its his evil twin brother

[@edsonofilieo]

am looking to buy new, would you recommend the 1.4 or 1.8 and what options?

[@faxxosfakker]

I had one for a year, it was a 1.4 petrol, but i would not recommend that engine.... my god it was a piece of crap... go for a 2.0 if you can! (And don't pick grey interior... it was my main reason for selling it) :)

[@RajuAhmed-hv6qu]

@@faxxosfakker why what’s wrong with the 1.4

[@MrTommybhoy]

Does the 2014 have headlight jets

[@user-le9ch1pq3o]

Nice storage car. I like it..

[@TheKenjoje]

mr mat needs to stop criticising middle rear seat room because unless a car is in high executive class, it will never be good for 5 and, as he said on beggining for the boot not being practical as in hatch, but you don't need it to be, the same goes for middle seat. who drives 5 grown people in a car? and how does he think traditional automatic starts faster from standstill than dual clutch system???? dsg has about the same acceleration (if not the same) as manual versions....

[@giuseppe5662]

I have this!

[@eavenegas88]

Nice arms, Mr. Watson ;)

[@MrKillawhale89]

Almost a fender bender @4:09

[@PICAN094]

Abarth Punto EVO Please

[@TheEryk03]

The best in class to be honest

[@Mehranrokh]

Audi >>>>>>>>>> BMW

[@jannissen9211]

No

[@tasosss]

you are funny, go buy an overpriced VW and leave the smart buyers out of this

[@M50Racing]

***** Lexus breaks your bank account.

[@sadiqaliyy1551]

Any day!

[@sarthak98ful]

Pleas give a VOLVO S60 2015 review also.

[@popkraft]

This A3 may look stylish but it shares most of the underbody components with a VW Jetta. Don't believe me, visit any VW Mexico Manufacturing Plant and you'll see A3s and Jettas are being built almost identically on the same machinery (At least this is true for the North American market vehicles)

[@mikojarvinen6273]

It’s commonly known that Audi A3 has underpinnings from a VW Golf. I don’t see how that’s a bad thing? No body thinks it’s bad. It’s nicer version of an already quite decent car. The price difference between the two isn’t huge. It also means the parts are affordable and the repairs easy. I think Americans just don’t understand VW. They make solid cars and VW isn’t lowers of the low. Skoda and Seat in Europe rank below them. Depending how much you’re willing to spend. You can always get a nicer more stylish vehicle which possibly better suits your personality. Seat -> Skoda -> Cupra -> VW -> Audi -> Porsche -> Bentley and Lamborghini. From most affordable VW brands to most expensive. Every brand offers a nicer level. Depending of the vehicle many share platforms with vehicles on the same level.

[@skylineXpert]

dont forget a s3 saloon has been released.

[@chitpaul]

Matt get with it....this is not a 3 series rival......A4 is a 3 series rival...this is more like a 1 series...VW golf / Jetta rival..........but is it worth it......I think the Jetta's boot is bigger..

[@fundiver198]

The colour is just hideous. I cant understand, why Audi lend out a press car in this colour, when the whole point of the A3 saloon is to be an alternative for more conservative customers, who dont want a hatchback. This customer group will always go for a classic conservative colour like black, silver, grey or white, so why make the press car red, when its not even a nice looking red? Its just plain ugly, and it sooo much distract from whatever good points, there might be about this car.

[@videowsatcher]

bootspace figures wont tell the whole story; e.g. with a hatch or wagon u can load it above the window line which I believe would not be reflected in official figures

[@venonixshottie1956]

So im thinking of buying one but not s line its called ambition? Anybody knows what it means??

[@osamaFXX]

The interior is so simple ! Actually there is no dashboard jut the air vents and a screen.

[@RafaelTrindade]

Very simple. In Brazil, coast U$$ 60.000,00 :(

[@fractalr2715]

Wtf,60 grand??? In Serbia it's 24.000€...it's about 32.000$

[@RafaelTrindade]

vaio s yes man... 60.000.. so sad... New Beetle is the same case. BRL 111.000 or U$$ 51.000 :(

[@oudom1300]

32 000$ in Canada :) ! Very cheap for us

[@rasmusjensen4838]

vaio s 32.000$?! That's what a bloody VW UP 5 door costs in Denmark (im exaggerating a bit, but jesus christ)

[@fractalr2715]

Rasmus Jensen My God,what are you people talking about...You and I live both in Europe,so I assume the prices are simmilar everywhere..Audi A3 saloon 1.4 is about 24-26 thousand Euro...

[@alberto.coutinho]

Anyone buy and can tell if happy with the car please

[@whuang23888]

please review gran coupe 4

[@waynechan103]

cx7 review please

[@Kavasacation]

Matt seems sick

[@Harry-fr3qz]

CLA rivals?

[@whuang23888]

don't think you get the screen if you don't get sat nav ... so you can't just retrofit the sat nav with just a memory card ....

[@4039byrne]

Did he say £500 to get satnav fitted?! I would be a decent phone and use a free satnav app intend

[@leggworld6982]

Just get an a4 surely If you'd rather have this shape

[@camilla6271]

this is affordable, and easy running for you daily basis.

[@andycarr9722]

Next car

[@Leif5592]

Nice.

[@bmwalger2049]

سيارة جميلة

[@timothybonis1614]

1:58, sure Audi, sure it emits

[@TheNxtmo]

This is top quality and eco. Change the color to black or white tho

[@JoseMesta]

I love Audis Looks... But overall, BMW is far better.

[@harryc266]

Rather wait for the new tt..!

[@azhar1295]

nice

[@miclam]

why dont 3 doors and RWD????? why why!!!

[@akedem1]

You've forgot to say that the Ford Focus is better, as usual...

[@mariospriftis5727]

Calm down man why you throw the items like that?

[@prashantsharma8978]

The dashboard is too dull.

[@jayaraams]

Your comments fade at the end of every sentence. You need to talk clearly and maintain your volume to the very end of every sentenced. It is irritating to hear you like a sw radio fading in and out. Otherwise, you are good and very systematic in your review. Srinivasan Jayaram

[@joshlines16]

I would get the BMW 3 Series!!! I am not a fan of Audi interiors

[@ddrodwell1]

I just don't get it. It's like a saloon car for those who can't afford the a4. How is that going to be something to be proud of? I love the a3 and the a4 but the a3 hatchback seems like a far better choice. If someone pulls up next to you in an a4 or a6 you're going to look like a complete fool

[@kossak007]

If you'd put 90's style headlamps and tail lights on this it would look like an audi 80. Now really, Audi it's been sticking to these boring lines for too long. Same for the interiors.

[@Driesking]

all not-english people will not understand the "miles per gallon" or something, we use liter/100km

[@NeoGee]

They're British reviewers, reviewing specifically for the British market, so they keep things the way they're used to.

[@demurgetroid]

Ummm plenty of apps and online unit converters so stop complaining!

[@Driesking]

yeah sorry, no hate or something!

[@jimmyking92]

I might pick up a used one with not many miles in a month. Can any owner tell me what should I be careful about before I buy it? Any problem they have faced? Thanks in advance.

[@starsstripes2393]

I have this car in white,it ticks all the boxes for me,im 5"7...this car is low,difficult to get in and out of,so if your any taller id think twice😊

[@JohnInSale]

This is a niché too far, it's biggest competitor is Audi's own A4, this just seems like the previous generation of that. So stick to the 3 door hatch A3 or get the better looking and cheaper and bigger new Skoda Octavia, which is basically an Audi underneath anyway !!!

[@81giorikas]

Looks too much like an old A4 for me. Fans will like it of course, it ticks the audi boxes.

[@beowolf9991]

lol give us a review on base model with no screen and no leather .. interior like corolla

[@ahmedchaudhary4289]

Audi is best

[@FiredEmpire]

If you want an audi sedan, just choose from A4, A6 or A8. They are real luxury cars. If you can't afford one of them then you just shouldn't consider entering a premium auto brand in the first place.

[@front2427]

Looks like my Rapid,

[@ahmedchaudhary4289]

Audi A3 vs BMW 3 Series is best match

[@JxTREME7]

Why does he throw all of his belongings?

[@ponygt6629]

2 much Audis and VWs nowadays, hatch saloon,wagon, Think they are so rich that they are playing with money

[@seinsmeld13]

Mat, I have never heard an American call a sedan a saloon. We Canadians don't call it a saloon either. Take care.

[@contorta960]

Well look buddy! Why can't we all just be fwiends, guy?

[@seinsmeld13]

@@contorta960 We can.

[@nickdicarlo4580]

Can somebody explain to me why the United Kingdom has better mpg then the USA?

[@TomCamies]

UK gallon is 20% larger than the US gallon hence the higher mpg figures.

[@nickdicarlo4580]

Thank You

[@NeoGee]

Also factor in a UK mile is only 1524 meters where as a US mile is about 1609.

[@TomCamies]

***** Actually that's not quite right both use the international mile which equates to 1760 yards or around 1609 metres as you say. There is a U.S survey mile but it is very marginally smaller than the international mile.

[@TomCamies]

Nick Dicarlo My pleasure.

[@PedroTRamos1]

Im 5 ft 9 and yes, headroom is horrendous in the back i would never buy this car for that reason alone

[@MelbStevo]

Mat's clearly having a bad day. Sat nav creates an annoying blind spot, would rather it in the dash. Good car on paper, but poorly designed. Give it a decade before it's phased out.

[@black2557]

I know it's nosey but I don't care, it bothers me as I'm curious, are Mat Watson and Rebecca Jackson a couple or something?