The cheapest version in the range is probably the best, combining decent performance with sensible running costs – the official 38.7mpg economy figure negates most of the point for the less civilised and more expensive diesel. If you’re looking for an A3 cabriolet, yes. The only real dynamic complaint is with occasionally poor traction out of slower corners. The nimble way the A3 turns in is a real surprise, as is the car’s composure when asked to make a rapid directional change. We’ve said this when we drove more powerful versions both at home and abroad, and it stands true for the base model in the UK. What is far more remarkable is the A3’s behaviour through bends – this is a four-seat, hatch-based convertible that is actually enjoyable to fling along a twisty road. A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI 160 (10-12) Len 1.8 TSI Show More Performance Data Top Speed 137 mph 0-62 mph 8 seconds Power-to-Weight 114 BHP/Tonne Fuel Economy Combined 38.7 mpg Total Range 468 Miles CO 2 Emissions 174 g/Km Petrol Engine - Turbo Displacement 1. The absence of a fixed roof is noticeable in the occasional wobble from the dash or through the steering wheel, but this is only obvious over particularly broken surfaces.
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