Used Audi A3 saloon cars for sale

Yes. Audi's range is stocked with great all-round vehicles and the A3 Saloon upholds that tradition. In this case, you're getting all the hatchback A3's talents – a plush cabin, sturdy build quality and an effortless driving experience – in a handsome 'three-box' saloon format. However, unlike the larger A4 and A6, the A3 Saloon is less than 4.5 metres long, making it much easier to park in tight urban settings.

Some are larger, some are cheaper and some are faster, but few score as highly across the board as the A3 Saloon, making it an easy recommendation if you're shopping in this segment.

Yes, the four-door A3 Saloon is a little longer than the five-door A3 Sportback hatchback – measuring in at 4,495mm against the hatch's 4,343mm. The hatch is 5mm taller, however.

You get a fraction more rear legroom in the A3 Saloon and a 45-litre increase in boot space, up to a total of 425 litres. That said, the boot opening on the A3 Saloon is a little narrower than the Sportback's hatchback boot lid.

Almost all versions of the A3 Saloon are front-wheel drive as standard. This will provide more than enough grip and traction for most UK drivers in almost all settings. You can enhance your front-wheel-drive A3 Saloon's performance in snow, ice and slippery conditions by fitting a set of winter tyres over the colder months.

Four-wheel drive is available if you choose the S3 Saloon, however. This powers all four wheels with a 300hp 2.0-litre petrol engine and slick-shifting automatic gearbox for monstrous acceleration. Neither the S3 Saloon nor the regular A3 Saloon are built for off roading, so this setup is mainly to improve on-road performance.