2008 Audi A3 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
21 - 25 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(26 Total Reviews)
Gets in its own way
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
This is a great car if you like going to the dealer. Mechanically, it is perfect but the build quality is a disaster. Handles great, fast, average over 30 mpg in a mixed commute. Easy to park in the city. All of the doors have been taken apart for wiring harnesses being out of the clips. The radio was a mess. Seat belt receiver replaced, etc. Now I have 2 mystery rattles, the drivers door handle and an exhaust rattle.
Favorite Features
MPG, Looks, Sound of engine and sound system, panoramic roof, wheels.
Suggested Improvements
Build this car once, don't make your dealers rebuild it. If you are interested and see one on the lot with the Pirelli P6 tires, walk away. Belts split at 25k miles. New tires have made this car much better.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Re-Review to BAD
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I posted a review after I bought my Audi last August raving about it. I now wish to retract my raves! The ride and fun level are all great...but I am burning thru a quart of oil about every 1000 - 1500 miles! I can't even make it to a regular oil change without the light coming on or me putting oil in it sometimes twice. Terrible! I am dumping this thing before it dies on me. I drive 120 mile a day and can't risk being left on the side of the road, Audi care or not! I am going back to a Honda or Toyota...loved both! Too bad, such a beautiful car.
Favorite Features
Handling, fun, styling
Suggested Improvements
Engine, turbo needs work so it doesn't suck oil, premium fuel. Poor amount of features for the price.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
This is my forth Audi. I've had two 5000's an A6 quattro and now this 2008 A3 2.0T 6A. My wife drives it most of the time. We both love it. Have 11700 miles on it. No trouble at all. I highly recommend the ca.
Favorite Features
Drive train and handling
Suggested Improvements
2008 did not offer quattro with2.0T
I would buy it over and over again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
After the fuel crunch I decided to get rid of my Mercedes E-500 AMG. I looked for fun, reliability, some luxury, good dealer service and a car that was practical. And I found all of it in the A3. Tried the 3.2 version and it ws not much better. I love driving and commuting on my A3. Nothing fails and if you go on-line you can find a few "easter-eggs" that Audi engineers left as a gift in hiding. It handles like a sports sedan and hums like a sprts car. It is just the perfect car for the person with a few bucks, without the need to be a show-off.
Favorite Features
Style, comfort. performance and economy. I am 6'3" tall and I have plenty of room.
Suggested Improvements
I would love to see an extra D/C outlet close to the dash board.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Problems with Audi
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
With only 5,000 miles on my brand new A3, the power window is broken, the power seat for the driver is broken, and now the transmission is giving problems. I will never buy another Audi again. This is the most problamatic car I have ever had, worst than the old Ford Explorer. I am going to ask for a refund.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Needs new window motors, new power seat, and now new transmission with only 5,000 miles on the car
4 out 5 people found this review helpful
Fun, Practical, and Cool!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Audi A3 2.0T PZEV 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
Having driven my A3 for 7+ months now, I am very happy with this purchase. My previous car was a Subaru WRX, which made me consider what I would give up in performance with an A3. Well, now I realize that for 99% of my driving, the Audi provides more than what I need. (That 1% is pushing it beyond my comfort zone anyways.) The A3 gives you refined power and handling. It is a smart blend of style and practical considerations in a sports sedan. It has been a very responsive, comfortable, and rewarding driving experience.
Favorite Features
DSG transmission with shift paddles - you gotta try these!
Suggested Improvements
A solid, instead of mesh, inside sunroof cover for those hot sunny days.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Love the A3!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
This is my 7th Audi including A4s and a TT. I love this car! The 2.0 engine is a tremendous improvement over the old 1.8. The A3 is quick, has great handling, is nicely appointed and is a kick to drive. New car pricing is a bit hefty, but I bought mine at the end of the year and saved a lot. In '08, if you wanted AWD you had to buy the 3.2L engine, and the price got pretty high. I understand that they are working on the pricing issue for '09. My wife has an Acura MDX, but now she's borrowing the A3 whenever she can grab it.
Favorite Features
Great handling, 2.0L engine, interior design.
Suggested Improvements
Offer an affordable Quattro version with the 2.0L engine.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
This is one bad little car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Audi A3 2.0T 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
First road trip with the car using sport shifting with the dsg and was completely gobsmacked by the performance of this car. Goes like stink, handles the curves like it's nobody's business and that transmisssion is without a doubt the best in the world and worth the extra cash. Throw the back seats down, throw the dog in, and off you go. Lots of room for two with luggage and that's all you need. Gas mileage is superb for a car with this performance. Too bad is has to be high test but you can't get everything. Ipod setup is easy but info on instrument panel could be a little more informational and clearer. But just go drive (faster if possible) you will love this car
Favorite Features
DSG, performance, gas mileage, exterior styling especially the front
Suggested Improvements
Wish the open sky opened a bit more. Maybe if the back moon roof opened
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Excellent, Fun Car for the Money!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Audi A3 2.0T PZEV 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
This is a great car, and I have had plenty to compare it to. I also own a Prius, which I kept, but I wanted a "fun" car, and I got that. I know everyone raves about the automatic, but frankly I love the stick shift. It is very responsive, and once you get use to the great distance the clutch goes in (I am only 5'4") shifting is very smooth! I have an hour drive to and from work everyday, and this has made it a pleasure!
Favorite Features
Styling, manual shift, great pickup, the hatch back (I can fit tons in this car for its size), great sound system.
Suggested Improvements
More features should come standard, rather than as "options", more storage, move the cupholders so large drinks don't inhibit the manual shift.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Sports Car plus
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Audi A3 2.0T PZEV 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I wanted a sports coupe, but couldn't live without a backseat and some cargo space. The A3 completely fits the bill. Great engine; amazing transmission; handles like it's on rails. Small size makes it tossable and zoom with an efficient engine, but the A3's real secret weapon is the practical space. Audi doesn't want you to know this, but the back seat in the A3 is bigger than that in the A4. My kids love it! True, it is not a bargain, if you price things on a per-inch basis, but if you value things because of how good they are, not just how big, you will love this car.
Favorite Features
Transmission, engine, handling, drivers seat
Suggested Improvements
More options should be standard.
5 out 6 people found this review helpful
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