The 2019 Audi A3 faces stiff competition from the 2019 Cadillac ATS. The ATS has an optional manual transmission, which you won't find in many small luxury sedans. Also, it has excellent handling and steering. On the downside, the ATS has a noisy and fuel-hungry turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine. Another top rival for the Audi A3 this year is the 2019 BMW 2 Series. The 2 Series is always sure to sell fairly well due to its affordable price tag, good fuel economy, and inclusion of numerous standard features. This year, a lot of advanced safety features (including sensors for the front and rear of the vehicle) have been standardized. However, like the A3, the 2 Series also suffers from a cramped rear seat. It does have more space in the trunk than the Audi A3 though, which gives the 2 Series a bit of an edge over the competition.

This is my first Audi. I've always been a fan of the A3, even before it was changed to a sedan. When the sedan came out, I knew I was going to get that car. Although one of the bad things that this car is always dinged on - The Backseats - I have no complaints. Sure, it's tight back there but I'm never in the back seats so I don't really care that it's small. Perky little engine! So much fun to drive. I can't say that I've driven up the arroyo parkway at about 80-90 mph though. The fuel mileage can be better but then again, I live in Los Angeles and it's stop and go traffic at any point of the day. I have gotten great mileage when I hit an open road. Sound system is good. I feel like there's a slight delay on initial acceleration but I may just have to tweak the settings to fix that. Overall, it's a great car to drive and you get your monies worth.