Audi A3 Hatchback

We pit the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf against its premium rivals, the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class

Dull styling means that our long-term Audi A3 lacks sparkle, but it remains an excellent car to drive

The Mk7 Volkswagen Golf is more luxurious than ever, but how does it compare to the Audi A3?

The Audi A3 is the latest addition to our fleet, and we've already fallen for its impeccable detail

Audi invented the premium hatch when it launched the original A3 in 1996. Can the new car take it back to top of the class?

The Audi A3 is about to be replaced, and looks more tempting than ever used

Full details on the all-new Audi A3 hatchback, which is the most technologically advanced Audi ever built

We get an exclusive ride in the next-generation Audi A3 – it's lighter, more efficient and even more fun than before

Wraps come off the new Audi A3 at an exclusive preview on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show

Audi shows off next-generation A3 interior and technology, plus a glimpse of the new car's design

Volvo’s revised C30 blends a premium feel with strong eco credentials in DRIVe trim. Is it a better buy than Audi’s new stop-start A3?

There’s another niche model in town – the ‘premium’ compact drop-top. Audi’s new A3 cabriolet and BMW’s 1-series convertible are leading the charge, …

You don’t have to spend massive amounts of money to get behind the wheel of a Mercedes, Audi or BMW. Here we try three sub-£18,000 models from the Ger…

After a string of hatchback flops, is Volvo on to a winner at last with the new C30? We try it out...

Despite healthy sales, there is something about the three-door Audi A3 that has obviously been irritating company top brass since its launch in 2003.

You don't have to travel far on UK roads to realise that since its launch last year, Audi's A3 has established itself as one of Britain's favourite co…

If there's one engine that's almost single-handedly responsible for the rise in the popularity of diesel power, it's the Volkswagen Group's 1.9-litre …

If you think owning a hot hatch is all about making a bold statement with huge alloys and wings, then Audi's most powerful A3 to date isn't for you. B…

Black is back in fashion - at the petrol pumps at least. More people than ever are switching from unleaded to diesel in search of lower fuel bills. Bu…

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