Five candidates. One decision.

The Shortlist

A showroom-style comparison of the cars we're considering.

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI Sport (2016) placeholder

Candidate

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI Sport (2016)

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Price
£4,495Best
Mileage
91,000 miles
Engine
1.6L
Fuel
Diesel
Combined MPG
76.3 mpgBest
Insurance group
14Best
Road tax
£20/yrBest

Score

Price 6 · Miles 2 · MPG 6 · Ins 6 · Tax 6

Total 26

Anna's notes

It's OK, I wouldn't be mad.

Kris's notes

I think this is too small for her. Nice car though.

Audi A3 1.6 TDI SE (2013) placeholder

Candidate

Audi A3 1.6 TDI SE (2013)

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Price
£5,294
Mileage
68,000 miles
Engine
1.6L
Fuel
Diesel
Combined MPG
74.3 mpg
Insurance group
16
Road tax
£20/yrBest

Score

Price 5 · Miles 5 · MPG 5 · Ins 5 · Tax 6

Total 26

Anna's notes

It's just another A3, nothing stands out it's just "Meh".

Kris's notes

Low mileage and great MPG but no mention of any history so it may not have any and would need to be checked with the dealer

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 110 SE Sportback (2014) placeholder

Candidate

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 110 SE Sportback (2014)

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Price
£5,995
Mileage
94,750 miles
Engine
1.6L
Fuel
Diesel
Combined MPG
74.3 mpg
Insurance group
18
Road tax
£20/yrBest

Score

Price 2 · Miles 1 · MPG 5 · Ins 4 · Tax 6

Total 18

Anna's notes

Yeah, it's alright.

Kris's notes

New cambelt and water pump. Some history though it's not been shared. Expensive IMO

Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport (2013) placeholder

Candidate

Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport (2013)

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Price
£5,795
Mileage
75,000 miles
Engine
2.0L
Fuel
Diesel
Combined MPG
68.9 mpg
Insurance group
21
Road tax
£20/yrBest

Score

Price 3 · Miles 4 · MPG 2 · Ins 2 · Tax 6

Total 17

Anna's notes

Insurance will be too high

Kris's notes

Recently serviced with cambelt and water pump replaced, AA warranty available.

Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sport S tronic (2014) placeholder

Candidate

Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sport S tronic (2014)

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Price
£6,299
Mileage
89,000 miles
Engine
1.6L
Fuel
Diesel
Combined MPG
72.4 mpg
Insurance group
19
Road tax
£20/yrBest

Score

Price 1 · Miles 3 · MPG 3 · Ins 3 · Tax 6

Total 16

Anna's notes

Cat N, and too expensive

Kris's notes

Car looks like it was a Cat N, no mention of history, could be room to negotiate on this one.

Audi A3 2.0 TDI SE Sportback (2011) placeholder

Candidate

Audi A3 2.0 TDI SE Sportback (2011)

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Price
£5,295
Mileage
61,686 milesBest
Engine
2.0L
Fuel
Diesel
Combined MPG
64.2 mpg
Insurance group
23
Road tax
£35/yr

Score

Price 4 · Miles 6 · MPG 1 · Ins 1 · Tax 1

Total 13

Anna's notes

High insurance and I prefer the other ones

Kris's notes

Very low mileage and only one owner from new, reliable engine. The interior is looking dated however and I fear this may feel like a regression compared to the Corsa. Age also plays a factor, would need to be well checked over.