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Used 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Sure it has USB ports!

Silentbob, 12/08/2020
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought a used 2016 and it still gets great mileage and the Sporty mode is fun. Love my first AUDI! Incorrect review, there are a few USB ports to charge my stuff.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my A3 Etron

Janice H, 08/13/2022
2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Snagged an Audi A3 Etron on Carvana. Limited supply and high demand. Love my sporty wagon. Very peppy. Drives smooth and similar to my hybrid Jetta. Plug-in option gives you a bonus 25 miles just on EV, Lots technical Bells and whistles even on the premium trim.

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3 out of 5 stars

Good but needs more miles per charge

Kane, 03/14/2021
2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium Plus 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

I thought I can live in the short distance in the charge but it is very lacking. My dash shows 24 miles per charge, I drive 3 miles to my destination and then 3 miles back, all while the needle is in the “Efficiency” range and I will be left with about 6 miles on the dash. I’ve owned this car for about 4 months and am already looking to trade it in. The rest of the car is fine. Enough room for two kids in the back, the sort back makes the trunk have enough space for any normal errand. The gasoline engine alone when you’ve ran out of electric juice leaves a lot on the table for anyone that expects any type of “fun”. The braking is absolutely horrendous. You either don’t get enough pressure or it is coming to a complete stop immediately. I took it to Audi and apparently it’s working as designed. The car looks great inside and out, but I would not purchase this vehicle if I knew yesterday what I knew today.

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5 out of 5 stars

2016 A3 E-tron

Jackie White, 09/04/2018
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

For a hybrid it is the best on the market next to a Tesla. Luxury feel, fuel efficiency, responsiveness, and a good looking car.

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3 out of 5 stars

Battery Range is 10-12 miles

Tom F., 07/24/2017
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful

If you're buying this car because it has a battery, consider something else. If you drive this care like it's an Audi you can expect 10-12 miles/charge. If you drive it like a Chevy then maybe you can 15-16 miles/charge. Handles fine; sits really low to the ground. o visibility isn't great.

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