New Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI Black Edition 4dr S Tronic [Tech Pack] Review
Category: Executive car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full New Audi A3 Saloon reviewThe Audi A3 Saloon impresses with its agility in corners, comfortable ride and respectable fuel efficiency. With its recent mid-life facelift, it now boasts a well-equipped standard equipment list and a sharper, more luxurious interior. However, if you prioritise spaciousness and superior cruising performance, the Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series might warrant the extra investment.
The trim
See full equipmentYou’ll be hard pressed to find any differences between the S Line and Black Edition when you look at the equipment lists, but take a look at the style of each and you’ll see a few changes. Black Edition retains the sportier S Line styling but adds 19in alloy wheels and changes a lot of the body coloured detailing to black. All-in-all, we’re not sure it’s worth the extra cost.
The engine
See full engine specsThe 148bhp 2.0-litre has more grunt than the 35 TFSI but raw performance is similar, with 0-62mph taking 8.1 seconds.