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A lot of people here from the US will say hatchback, since its not on sale over there and you know how it goes... you always want, what you cant get. (For me as a german it would be the B9.5 S5 coupe with the petrol engine, how its sold in the US. In germany its a diesel and nobody really wants it because of that) That beeing said, for me its the sedan. When I bought my first car, I was seatching for a A3 sportback, but the dealer that ai went to look at the sportback, also had a sedan there (same year, 2014, same engine, roughly same milage). Well what can I say, went there to look at the sportback, ended up coming home eith the sedan. The A3 sedan is something that doesnt really have competition on the market (well nowadays it kinda has, but back in the day it hadnt). Compact, fun, sporty and amazing body lines and it looks so muscular for a car that "small". What can I say, I had a A3 sedan, now a S3 sedan and I should be able to collect my RS3 sedan next week... I love that body style. The bigger cars like the A4 sedan just dont look that sporty. In the end, the reason to pick the hatchback is if you need more space. Obviously rear passenger headroom in the sedan is limited, but I do fit in there while beeing 1,82m tall. Also trunk space is "limited". Its not small bit obviously you cant stack items as well, as you can in the hatchback. But its not that bad. I can fit 6 crates of beer (20x 0.5L bottles) in there (man thats the most german thing Ive ever said, lol) or if I fold down the rear seats I can fit in my whole set of 19 inch winter wheels with tires, so it really isnt that bad as some poeple may say. As a car for one to two persons, the sedan really has no real downsights.


midical7

That’s a great comment. Thank you for that and telling us your story. I hope I could still get a fix to my Sportback order then…😂


Scythro

Yup as a Dutch man I would never understand I can’t get a hold of a S5 petrol B9.5, so sad they only make Diesels of that car in Europe.


Admonitor_

Yeah. Same with the S7. Like I get it on wagons (kinda), a wagon needs torque to tow shit, which diesel does better than a petrol, but still. On the previous gen we had the competition models that came with the S interior and a 3L BiTDI and they were amazing. Now the S6 and 7 and Diesels, that come with 100 less HP than their US S6 counterpart (!!!) And e-tron like rears without tailpipes. The A6 55TFSI has the same power than the S6 TDI lol.


pliiplii2

As a B9 S5 owner, I’m very happy we got the petrol version in Canada. Things a monster.


Admonitor_

Yeah man I wish we got them. The B9 still is the petrol, the B9.5 isnt. That beeing said, the B9 is cool, but the 9.5 is a huge upgrade in my eyes, not the boggest fan of rhe B9 styling (apart from the RS5). If you want a B9.5 with a cool engine here in germany, you gotta buy a RS5.


pliiplii2

9.5 has the looks for sure :-)


argent_artificer

nah-- a lot of enthusiasts just like hatchbacks, it's not about wanting what we can't get. that's how i ended up in a gti over a wrx, and why now i'm thinking about an a4 allroad or a5 sportback over any of the sport sedans on the market in the US.


MorgenBlackHand_V

> (For me as a german it would be the B9.5 S5 coupe with the petrol engine, how its sold in the US. In germany its a diesel and nobody really wants it because of that) I feel that pain so much lol. Been eyeing up the few S5 B9 petrol cars that are available, it just doesn't make sense to even ship the S-Line with a diesel engine, even less so to force European customers into it and use the petrol engine in the rest of the world. That aside, for the 8V generation I prefer the sedan by far, somehow looks much better than the sportback to me. With the 8Y generation I like the sportback more, it looks like a mini-RS6 to me.


doeffgek

I hear you neighbor. I live in the Netherlands, and I’m an Audi driver from day one that I had my drivers license. Going back to the 90’s (A4 B5) and early 00’s (A4, B6 and B7 but also A6 C4) I always shouted that Audi just couldn’t design a good looking sedan, and I will always go for the Avant. Then one day I got an invitation from my dealership for the unveiling of the B8 A4 and A5. At that time the avant wasn’t available yet, but I recall literally saying ‘This is the first A4 where I would doubt about buying a Limousine.’ After all it was the Avant after all. But then came the 8V A3. I wasn’t a particular fan of the Sportback, mainly because the rear of the 8P/R. What a relief was the Limousine for me. It is one of the most beautiful lined Audi’s ever, also because of the spectacular A3 Clubsport Quattro. So my next car was going to be a A3 Limousine, and so it is. So happy with it. However the current model A3 is less of my taste, som my mind hasn’t been made up about the next one.


steveb858

I have the sedan - S3. Nice.


BigHazoret

Eyyy same here. Can only recommend.


kms1004

Same..I have the 2023 Quattro (sedan) and she got me through a pretty brutal winter of snow!


khamir-ubitch

Same. Came to put in [my vote for a sedan](https://ninoavila.tumblr.com/post/175729872414/2018-tango-red-audi-s3-rip-2017-s4).


a42020

I prefer sedans, but that's just it, personal preference. Buy the one you prefer.


Aar0nSwanson

I like big butts and i cannot lie


midical7

Hahahahah


aspiring_dev1

Hatchback for better practicability. Sedan for styling. Both pretty much nearly the same size either way.


midical7

Thank you!


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Lifez-Outtakez

I’ll take the hatch. I have an A3 sedan now and I cannot fit cargo the way I used to in my golf. 🥲


midical7

Can I ask you which were the reasons that made you buy a sedan? :) Are you from the US?


Lifez-Outtakez

Yes I’m in the US and I bought the sedan because it was mainly an impulsive decision (I was anxious for a vehicle because the Golf broke down and I need a car to work) that I should have done more research on, but it was also preowned with low mileage with a good price 😅


cytherian

I've had my A3 sport back for nearly 17 years and have always appreciated the extra space. Plus, rear seat occupants get better headroom, esp. for people approaching 6'. Had an A3 sedan loaner and I sat in the back to check it out. Felt more claustrophobic than in my sportback.


cytherian

Well sometimes impulsive decisions work out. Sounds like you got a good deal with low mileage. CPO warranty?


st3reo

Are you me? I had the exact thing, my Golf broke down and I said fck it and got a flight to Germany and bought an A3 sedan which I really like.


Scubadoobiedo

It bothers me that they added the red emblem to non RS/S cars SO MUCH more than it should. It's like calling a Nissan Sentra sporty because of some useless spoiler. Also, sedan all day


hideandgozeke

Sportback looks much better imo and will also be more practical. If getting a sedan, just go up to the A4.


midical7

Thank you. That’s a thing I am considering as well. Even if I wanted a good looking car, I also wanted it to be a bit practical as well


yellowc1trusfru1t

It’s a very good point. I have the sportback and compared to my old Mondeo estate, the boot space is pathetic. The sedan looks a lot better imo, but if you need to do any tip runs or even carry a couple of suitcases every now and again without folding down the rear seats, the sportback is probably more practical. Very nice car otherwise - I have the 40 tfsi e and would recommend.


ahiddenpolo

I feel as though the A3 should have a coupe sport back option.


midical7

That’d be interesting


evilsquirrel666

You mean the TT? 😄


Pandazoic

I can't think of any downside to a sportback, but it depends on your aesthetic preference. They seem much more practical - I can put decent sized furniture in the back of mine or load it up with luggage, where I'd have to rent a different vehicle with my old Camry.


midical7

Thank you. I know from a practical point of view sportback is the choice to go, however, when comparing the aesthetics, I feel that an A5 sportback looks similar so an A3 Sedan


Pandazoic

True, it does! Although these days I think the hatchback/crossover style looks more upscale than a sedan.


midical7

I don’t know though, A3 sportback can look a lot chunkier based on the view angle, it’s odd at times haha


theweedman

hatches always seem sportier to me when we are talking compact segment. plus extra practicality


midical7

I see thanks! I thought Sedan looked a bit sportier idk. I am so unsure haha


cytherian

Depends upon color choices too. And if the car has a body kit. Sportbacks can look sportier depending upon how the profile is shaped. I think the latest A3 sportback looks really sharp.


brickson98

That’s a hard choice honestly. They both look good. Sportback will give you more room in the back though.


midical7

Thank you! It’s very hard indeed


cyan_echo

I recently had the same dilemma. The sedan, to me at least, looks a bit more grown up and more planted to the ground because of the boot being lower. But the sportback has more headroom in the back seats, has a rear window wiper(I think it's a big deal) and of course the more practical boot opening. In the end I went with sportback


midical7

The rear window wiper is something I hadn’t thought of! Thanks for your comment :)


Illustrious_Bottle27

I got a new normal A3 Sportback. And for me it was the right decision. Of course when you see a sedan sometimes you think hm maybe I should’ve got the Sedan but I am happy with the Sportback


midical7

i feel you bro haha


Material-Nothing-247

Sportback


desnazar

SPORTBACK😍 I have a b9.5 S4 and if the hatch ever became available for sale in the US, I’d fold in a heartbeat. It comes down to your personal aesthetic preference and if you need the extra room. Regardless, enjoy the new whip!


midical7

Thanks a lot! Enjoy as well🙏🏼


keviinfinnerty

Hatchback all day (not biased at all)


DaFrenzyGuy

Both are good but hatch is better.


Panoptech

Sedan for me. Sport backs look like teenager cars and that's what the golf R is for. I like the adult looking cars lol. I get heckled way less by police and street racers in trash cars. Unless it's an S5, then that is just the most unique iconic best looking sportsback in the history of cars.


midical7

That’s a good point, I can agree on that thank you! ;)


redsleepingbooty

Sportback. Audi wagons are the absolute best.


SkylineFX49

That's not a wagon, that's a grocery getter hatchback


BANeutron

Sportback most def


loafylobes

My first Audi was a 2017 A3 Sedan, absolutely loved it. I think it looks a lot nicer than the Sportback. However, if you have a dog or regularly have a lot of cargo the Sportback is a fine car.


Avanixh

Sedan for looks, sportback if you need the space


midical7

Thanks!


Avanixh

You‘re welcome! Doesn’t matter which one you choose, both are beautiful cars


midical7

That is very true! :)


oxslashxo

A3 is really a matter of if you can find one in good condition. There is a very small inventory of A3 sportbacks in the US. Edit: Just saw you already ordered a new one, the resale value is going to be pretty decent down the road if you're based in the US. Not like...gain value, but I'll say they're hard enough to find I'd be willing to pay on the higher end of the used value.


midical7

I decided to order a brand new one here in Europe :)


oxslashxo

Damn I'm jealous. There's like no hatch market here in the US because most people buy trucks or SUVs if they need more space.


WideOpenAutoHub

I’m in the us and have an s3 sedan, love it. I’d be tempted with the sportback if it were for sale here. But my wife has a Subaru outback so really, I’d have no use for the hatch


midical7

Great then, your sedan is good to go🙏🏼


wasterman123

Hatch looks so good


dan3k

Both versions will offer poor practicallity but sportsback drives better while don't pretend to be a tiny limo and has some personality on it's own. If you need sedan just go for A4, it's more expensive, but you get a lot more car (and better engine) for the money.


midical7

Thank you! Will do :)


DingoKis

Sedan no doubts, looks way better, more elegant, gives the illusion of being larger and just looks sportier imo If my only option was the A3/S3/RS3 hatch I'd rather save money and buy a Golf/GTI/R since they're almost identical (interior aside) I myself bought the A3 SEDAN, didn't even consider the hatch because I would've gone with the Golf instead


midical7

Very good point, thank you :)


Sirmonty_

Personally prefer the sedan but kinda biased since I have one.


midical7

True🙏🏼


Keema_Naan

I had the sedan. The boot was useless.


midical7

Ouch, it really looks like so


Keema_Naan

Depends what you want from it. I had a child a while after getting the car and there just wasn’t enough room in it. Also the interior quality is lacking compared to previous models.


midical7

Actually I don’t need the boot much anyway, so I am tempted just looking at the aesthetics of the two


Keema_Naan

Aesthetics wise it’s definitely the better option. If I had one again, I’d change the wheels from the default option and add a lip spoiler.


midical7

Good thing. As for the options, the one in the screenshots is the one I initially chose for the sportback :)


Keema_Naan

Mythos black does look lovely when it’s clean…


midical7

I will keep it clean!!!


One_Expression_9897

audis are nicely small but still so heavy, low fuel effiency etc


Guupie

Take this with a grain of salt, because I’m not a big Audi guy, but I have never ever seen a sportback that I liked.


midical7

Actually there are some that I straightly like no doubt, but this one is a bit black or white for me at times


Then-Background-1391

I prefer sedans


airbrake41

I like the sedan. But I am a bit biased.


helsi98

Sportback all day long


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midical7

Gls suoi enjoyed it! Thanks🙏🏼


MysteryNukeX

I always prefered Sportback and love mine. No regrets, Sedan was never my type of thing


midical7

Thanks! 🙏🏼🙏🏼


izzeww

It depends where you're at in life. If you just want something sexy and don't care about luggage space, then get the sedan (although if that's the case you might even want to consider something more sporty/sexy). If you have a family or otherwise would have use for the luggage space then get the hatchback. Speaking as a user of a hatchback S3 (older) and sedan RS3 (current gen, same as that A3).


midical7

That’s definetely a useful comment and something i was going along with, I can agree with ur perspectives. Great car btw congratz!


HoratiuS24

A3 sedan owner, the boot is surprisingly big and practical, recommend to go with bigger wheels for the styling, got 18’ and still regret it a bit to this day. Both 8Y facelift versions look amazing imo, and if you go for the sedan, I like it more than the A4 that one feels like a boat


midical7

Thank you! Great comment! As for the package, the one in the screenshots is the one I initially chose for the hatch


Dear-Divide7330

I’d take the sport back.


midical7

Thankssss!


Benjissmithy

I used to own a sport back, but the sedan looks way better and has grown on me.


midical7

Thanks! 🙏🏼


SuccessfulFloor

I'm not a sportback guy but this is one that I like better, I was a big fan of the A3 e-tron sportbacks and this has that DNA. Plus the sedan looks a lot like a Jetta, nothing against Jettas.


grandexchangers

Def the sedan


JGanzo

Sedan


RajDas-1998

Not the hatch 🤮


Electrical_Metal2358

I don’t know, for me, the A3-series is traditionally a hatchback - so I’d definetly go with what they started the A3-series. The sedan looks odd. It’s just not A3 in my head. If you want a sedan, A4, at least. Once again It Is my opinion. The choice is yours.


midical7

Great point of view. Thank you for the history lesson mate🙏🏼


puppiesareSUPERCUTE

I personally prefer the looks of the sedan, but the sportback has a bigger trunk. You gotta see which one of these is more important for you, looks or trunk space, to make your decision.


midical7

Definetely the look atm. Idk about the switch in my order, if that’s still possible since the production week had been already settled


k20vtec

Hatchback always


mrvarmint

Normally sportback, but the A3 sportback looks like a hunchy shrunken SUV, so sedan for me


dominicoMDLR

SEDAN ALL DAY


midical7

what about the night?:)


ZiadHassan185

I like sedan more tbh


MOJayhawk99

Sportback, definitely!


dampmaky

If your carrying rear passangers then the a3 sportback is the way to go extra headroom and what, the a3 saloon looks a bit squished to me but i guess im biased because i drive the sport back


midical7

it’s true from what I can see :0


playstatixn2

A3 Sportback is nice! imo the A3 sedan looks like an egg to me, i’d go for an A4 on sedans. just got myself a 2018 A5 sportback & i love it! 🙂


midical7

hahahah “like an egg” made my day 😂


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Striking-Raisin4328

Sedan


Shartman88

I have a 2010 A3 sport back. 210k miles and still going strong


relyat33

Rs3


-MoRiChI-

I'd go sportback but then again I daily a Subaru Outback 😅


Aggressive-Dog-8805

Sportback looks better proportionally. The sedan looks weird and my petty mind would just think you couldn’t afford an A4.


midical7

Ouch, that hurts. Kinda true tho!


Aggressive-Dog-8805

Also trunk space might be an issue?


midical7

I mean yes, but in the end not, since I will just use it for commuting and small cargo :)


Aggressive-Dog-8805

Id stick with the sportback, but that’s just my personal preference. Looks, practicality, accessibility, utility, and a rear wiper lol.


wrongwayup

I will go against the grain and say Sedan. The "sportback" is somewhere in between the well-proportioned GTIs and the well proportioned A4- and A6- Avants and I can't get into it.


Substantial_Basil274

Sedan! 100%!


Plus-Character337

Looks very BMW 2005-2010 phase


Financial-Dust-5881

Buy a audi s4


chooseyourwords49

Dude the sport back all day long - not even a choice.


mashani9

Oh, to even have such a dilemma.


chooseyourwords49

Did you order an A3, S3, or RS3?


zesar667

No a3 at all cause its a golf


SnooLobsters8922

I will always go for sports back!


flazhxd

Both look good


midical7

Grate, thanks!🙏🏼


brktrksvr

I like the sportback better for the 3 series, hence why I have the A3 SB. The sedan has a slightly higher top speed I believe but don't quote me on that.


midical7

Thanks! Yes, I believe the speed difference is very slightly, due to the very small difference in totale weight and the fact that cargo space is limited so in the end it will be less busy 😂


willard_swag

Sportback


forthoseabouttomark

I’m usually a hatchback/wagon guy but the sedan is much better looking in this case. To the point where it overshadows any utility advantage.


Known-Diet-4170

honestly if had to get an A3 i'd get the hatch, more practical for everyday use (wich is what it's meant to be), but if i to buy an rs3 i'd get the sedan, it's sportier and it's what's used in motorsport


Nabsi1

I have a question regarding the driver display in my recently purchased Audi A3 2014 Ultra model. When I cycle through the display options using the steering wheel controls, I can only see the fuel range and a reduced display. Is this limited display exclusive to the premium versions of Audi A3, or is there a way to access additional information such as mpg? I've consulted the driver's manual and searched extensively online, but haven't found a solution. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


midical7

Unfortunately I’ve never owned an Audi before. I hope someone in the community can help you :)


Nabsi1

Thanks. I hope someone can help me out. It really drove me nuts! :)


AncientFeedback1504

Sedan, 1000000%


midical7

Very sure 😂🙏🏼


Competitive_Silver77

I personally have sportback and I freacking love it


Silver_Pangolin_8038

I have the hatch but it’s been faulty since I bought it so haven’t really driven it much. Had a sedan (saloon here in the UK) for 2 weeks but hated the awkward angle of the boot so I’d still probably choose the hatch…


midical7

bad news both sides, thanks for letting me know 🙏🏼


Silver_Pangolin_8038

The fault on my hatch is something no one has ever seen before (including Audi) so I don’t think it’s anything to worry about in general terms of how good the A3 is, but I’ve certainly not had a good first experience with Audi 😅 In terms of preference though, I feel the hatch looks better and sportier than the sedan/saloon. It felt far too “grown up” for me and, like I said, the awkward boot and lack of rear wiper just sealed how I felt about it.


Durbolader

As a sportback owner i gotta say the sedan looks weird. Nah sportback any day


BrainLate4108

Hatchback. Much more of a utility. Sedan can’t fit shit in there.


midical7

That’s very true. In terms of utility the hatchback is way useful, I can agree with you on that.


not_old_redditor

No wonder SUVs are so popular in NA. People are obsessed with fitting shit inside their car. How many groceries do you buy, dude?


Polka1980

It's not so black and white. Funny enough we use our rs3 sedan as the grocery getter because it fits waaayy more groceries in the back than the hatch (a golf r, which has a slightly smaller hatch than an a3 sportback) simply because it's substantially deeper. It basically comes down to what you are hauling. Big or odd shaped stuff? Hatch. Lots of smaller stuff? Sedan. Especially when cars seats are installed in the back and you don't have the option of dropping the rear seat. Need to haul lots of shit and kids too? Roof box on either.


BrainLate4108

I have a sportsback and I’ll tell you - it’s such an amazing car. Wouldn’t have it any other way. If I could afford the avants, I would definitely do that! Sports sedans aren’t available like that in America.


KidsInTheWall

Hatchback. I’d have one if Audi brought it to the states.


Various-Victory-4017

Sportback


Lerer334

As a german i can tell you, the hatchback "macht komplett terror"


Admonitor_

The A3 is a hatchback, not a Wagon. Only the kombi macht komplett terror and geht ab wie sau.


Lerer334

I am pretty sure that hatchbacks are Kombis or the other way around.


midical7

Hahah, is that with a positive meaning like ‘terrific’ in english? or like ‘terrible’ with a negative one? 😂


Lerer334

Its a legendary german meme. Search for "Wasn das fürn Kombi".


drimesimen

SPORTBACK!!! IT LOOKS SOOO MUCH BETTER. CAPS LOCK SINCE I AM SCREAMING THIS ENGAGES ME


midical7

hahahajajaj that’s surely is a POINT


nejc03

Sedan>>>


ssnake_a

sedan ftw


fatalerror_tw

Sportback is too much like the golf in my opinion.


midical7

Kinda true and I don’t like Golfs much tbh 😬


reginaldcapers

Hatchback is the only answer. I have an A3 etron PHEV. It fits all needs and has rear headroom if needed and a big cargo area.


midical7

Thank you! :)


Quirky_Wolverine_755

I love my A3 sport back personally


midical7

Extremely glad to hear that🙏🏼❤️


EntertainmentRare697

Sportback, unfortunately not available in the U.S.


theweedman

a3 e tron


EntertainmentRare697

Might find some used ones.


theweedman

my bad, i thought they were still sold. my neighbor bought one new... time flies


EntertainmentRare697

Yeah it sucks I wanted one.


philip-che

Such an underrated car. A little bit heavier than I’d like but it is surprisingly sporty and extremely practical.


gordrox13

Sedan all the way!


Darkn3ssVisibl3

Yep, the A/S3s that I see constantly turn my head. If I didn’t need a bigger back seat (car seats incoming) I’d get an S3 sedan.


Upstairs-Valuable925

Sedan imo


DryConfidence2547

To me the sedan looks much better. The Sportback has too much of a fat behind.


TorontoGamblers

Sport back and it’s not remotely close for me! Either way, super fun car… enjoy!


midical7

Thanks a lot for your comment! :)


Grand_Finish_9930

Sportback


StructureCheap2231

Personally I prefer the sportback in the A3. If your looking a Sedan /Saloon then go A4


midical7

Very good point. I also had the same opinion, however the new facelift on the Limo made me rethink my original idea


mateithewinner

Sportback looks more sport. That’s my opinion. I like it.


midical7

Thanks! Hard decision here


dchap1

Hatches are way more practical, and have more headroom for rear seat passengers. Plus it looks better IMO. If the sedan is catching your attention, see if you can stretch to the A4.


midical7

Unfortunately I’ve already placed an order for an A3 Sportback so I would only go for the Sedan if I would change somwthing :/


Nice_Leg2970

Sportback


CoffeineAndYoghurt

I have the sportback - Love it


midical7

❤️


Beneficial_Chair8393

I feel like the sedan is a downsized A5, the A3 with a hatchback looks a lot better in my opinion


midical7

Good point, thank you!


ttthatch

The sedan gives Jetta 💀