Audi offers a range of smaller products around the world, but the A3 is the smallest and most inexpensive model for sale in the U.S. This conservatively styled compact has four doors and a nearly vertical rear hatchback reminiscent of a small wagon. The styling pays dividends in utility: the smaller A3 rivals the cargo capacity of many larger wagons. The front-wheel-drive A3 equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine has a respectable EPA rating of 22 city/29 highway. Buyers looking for improved road manners and traction can opt for Quattro all-wheel-drive. The dual clutch six-speed automatic (optional on 2.0L models) with paddle shifters is an improvement over traditional automatic transmissions.

What Changed:

The A3 adds an optional 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine to the lineup. The 3.2L V6 model has been dropped.