Space-wise there’s plenty of it up front. The front seats are very comfortable and supportive. They are also electrically adjustable for myriad settings to help the driver and front passenger find the most comfortable spot. The relation between the seat, pedals and steering wheel too is very positive with switchgear and control levers falling to the hand quite easily and naturally. Ergonomics, therefore, are top-notch. At the back, though, while the seats are plush yet supportive, space is at a bit of a premium. This is after all a compact sedan, luxury or not. As a result, while four people can be accommodated quite easily and comfortably, a fifth passenger is a squeeze. Yes, even a child, especially courtesy a high central tunnel that virtually bisects the rear seat. No such reservations when it comes to the A3’s boot, though, which, at 425 litres, is quite capacious. The fact that it can be extended to 880 litres with the rear bench folded down adds to versatility.
So far as fit-and-finish, build quality and quality of the material used go, it’s all top-notch. There’s nothing in the A3 to suggest that this is a cut-price Audi; quite the opposite, in fact. This stepping stone to the Audi family feels just as premium and plush as all their other products.
