The Ingolstadt-based automaker will release two versions of the same model - Audi A3 Sportback 40 or 45 TFSI e, so only the more expensive variant gets the full credentials we mentioned in the title.

The Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e represents a significant advancement in hybrid technology, offering a seamless blend of efficiency, power, and sustainability. This plug-in hybrid vehicle showcases ...

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I like the new 2015 Audi A3. It's zippy. Hate that cliché but it fits this car. This is a big step forward compared to the last A3. The exterior changes aren't huge until you park ...

Any newcomer to the Audi family would be forgiven for saying the 2013 A3 hatchback is the same as the old one. The body look about the same, and with a few exceptions the engines on offer have the ...

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The Audi A3 Sportbackhas always been a svelte little hatchback, but in its latest guise—the A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid—gets a notable power boost and some extra equipment, compared to its ...

As far as junior luxury sedans go, the Audi A3 is a solid and competent choice among its peers. The thing is, a used ...

Audi is plugging a gap in its A3 small car lineup with a new mid-range variant that could be the sweet spot for some buyers. As its name suggests, it produces 150kW of power – and 320Nm of torque – ...

Judge a luxury car company not by its flagship but by its compromises: namely, the sacrifices it makes to put its badge – in this case the four Audi rings – on the nose of its smaller, cheaper models.

Following the launch of the A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e earlier this year, Audi has now introduced another electrified version of its compact model, dubbed the 45 TFSI e. Power is supplied by the same ...

* Price is based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the lowest priced Audi A3 2026 variant. The Price excludes costs such as stamp duty, other government charges and options. Disclaimer: ...

SENIOR ROAD TEST EDITOR NATALIE NEFF: I might be of the minority on this, but this 2015 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI disappoints me on a very fundamental level, if only because my expectation of an Audi A3 is ...