Used Audi A3 Cabriolet (2014 - 2020) Review Review by James Taylor on 14 Nov 2013 Last Updated: 28 Jul 2015 4 The Audi A3 Cabriolet is yet another addition to the burgeoning A3 range, which now includes both three- and five-door hatchbacks, a ‘three-box’ saloon version and various S3 high-performance derivatives. It’s a quality package, with desirable looks, a relaxing driving experience and a similarly classy interior to the rest of the A3 family. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Facts & Figures Road Tests (3) Gallery Glamorous looksEasy to driveAmple spaceVery efficientHigh resale value Roof reduces boot room Top-spec models priceyNot very exciting New price range: £25,790 - £43,305 Used price range: £6,339 - £30,950 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 The Audi A3 Cabriolet is yet another addition to the burgeoning A3 range, which now includes both three- and five-door hatchbacks, a ‘three-box’ saloon version and various S3 high-performance derivatives.It’s a quality package, with desirable looks, a relaxing driving experience and a similarly classy interior to the rest of the A3 family.More space than beforeWhereas the previous-generation A3 Cabriolet was based on a hatchback body shell, the 2014-on version is spun from the A3 Saloon variant and as a result it’s longer and sleeker looking.It’s a bigger car than the model it replaces but Audi has managed to make it more than 50kg lighter nonetheless. Those savings together with the latest generation of engines make the new A3 Cabrio faster and more efficient than the old version, as well as being more spacious.The longer dimensions mean that four real-life average-sized adults really can fit in without difficulty. Boot space is improved too, although with the roof down you may struggle to accommodate more than a couple of medium-sized bags.Fast-operating electric soft topAn electrohydraulic fabric roof with a heated glass rear window is fitted to all derivatives. It can be raised and lowered in 18 seconds while the car is travelling at speeds of up to 31mph.There are three trim levels – SE, Sport and S line – and the latter two include a secondary layer of acoustic insulation which makes the A3 impressively quiet on the move, regardless of which engine is fitted.Good range of enginesFrom launch there are three engines: a 2.0-litre diesel, a 1.4-litre petrol and a powerful 1.8-litre petrol. They are joined by a more powerful version of the 2.0-litre diesel early in 2014 alongside a 1.6-litre diesel with excellent fuel economy and low emissions.Both a six-speed manual gearbox and a seven-speed automatic transmission are available – see the Performance section of this review for more information on engines and gearboxes.For now, all Audi A3 Cabriolets are front-wheel drive but four-wheel-drive quattro variants are scheduled to reach the UK in the first half of 2014.Don’t expect a sports car driving experience – the soft-top A3 isn’t a thrilling drive, but it is a stable, sure-footed and in all very pleasant car to pilot.It’s comfortable, quiet and very easy to drive, and the smart interior (which is more or less unchanged from the hatchback and saloon versions) is a relaxing place to be, roof up or down.Loaded with technologyInside the A3 convertible you’ll find the usual Audi fare – sophisticated and high-quality switchgear with top-drawer materials.There are also some very clever systems such as a wireless network using 4G – a mobile network which is about as fast as the average home broadband connection. It’s not rolled out to many cities yet, but in the fullness of time all of the mobile operators will be offering this service all over the country.There’s also facility for features we’ve seen on other modern Audis such as Google Maps and Street View, plus parking information.All of the information is displayed on a 5.8-inch screen that slides out of the dash on start-up, while functions are controlled using the ‘touchwheel’ situated near the gear lever.To find out more, click through the categories below or at the top of the page for the full Audi A3 Cabriolet review. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 3.5 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 4 out of 5 Practicality 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 3.5 out of 5 Reliability 4.5 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials 4 out of 5 Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 3.5 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 81 used Audi A3 Cabriolets for sale Get an Insurance Quote Tweet Other Audi reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on Audi A3 Cabriolets Used Audi A3 S Line 1.4 TFSI (CoD) 150PS (05/16 on) 2d (2016/66) Price £11,991 Save £3,449 Cardiff Car Warehouse Used Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (150bhp) S Line 2d (2015/15) Price £9,695 Save £1,455 Junction 2 Van Sales Ltd Used Audi A3 Sport 1.5 TFSI 150PS 2d (2017/67) Price £14,299 Save £1,901 Cargiant Used Audi A3 S3 TFSI 300PS Quattro S Tronic auto 2d (2019/69) Price £28,077 Save £2,868 Buyacar.co.uk 2
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