2023 Audi A3 45 TFSIe Competition PHEV, Mythos Black - POV Test Drive

In this video, I am testing the @Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSIe Competition.
I recently had the opportunity to take it for a POV test drive and I was impressed by its performance, handling, and overall exterior design.
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Performance-wise, it has 245 hp which is quite consequent for a compact. Although it is a bit heavier than a normal compact due to the battery.
The handling is very sharp and precise as the car has a low center of gravity.
The exterior design is aggressive which is adequate with the Competition trim (we are above the S Line here).
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I was a bit disappointed by the interior design. Especially with the quality of the materials used for the door panels. There is still a lot of plastic present in the interior.
The trunk space is also ridiculously small. It is expected on a hybrid but this one is really small though.
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▶️ Contents of the video
0:00 Intro
0:05 Exterior
0:23 Wheels
0:28 Headlights
0:35 Charging plug
01:08 Trunk space
01:38 Rear passenger seats and space
2:20 Front passenger seat and space
3:13 Driver Cockpit
3:33 Infotainment screen functions
5:00 Virtual cockpit functions
5:20 Reverse and (un)parking asssit + fail
06:00 Climate control buttons
06:50 Test drive
07:25 0-100 km/h
07:55 Efficiency Drive Mode (EV priority mode)
08:30 Urban road
09:45 Testing the ACC
10:15 Audi "Follow to Stop" function
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ℹ Specs of the vehicle:
✅ Model: Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSIe (Type 8Y)
✅ Color: Mythos Black
✅ Trim + options (with Audi Codes):
▶ Competition trim
▶ WDQ Platinum Pack
▶ WQS S Line Interior
▶ QQ2 Ambient Lighting Package, plus
▶ 4K5 Convenience key without Safelock
▶ 3FB Panoramic glass sunroof
▶ 4E6 Electric luggage compartment lid
▶ 7B9 USB ports with charging function in the rear, 2 x USB-C ports
▶ 7Y1 Lane change warning
▶ 8T8 Adaptive cruise control (with “follow-to-stop”) and speed limiter
▶ 9VD Audi sound system, 10 loudspeakers incl. centre speaker and subwoofer, 6-channel amplifier with a total output of 180 watts
▶ 2PK Sport contour leather steering wheel in 3-spoke design with multifunction plus, flat bottom
▶ N4L Leather and leatherette seats with S logo on the front seats
✅ Fuel type: Plug-in Hybrid (Petrol)
✅ Internal Combustion Engine: 1.4L Turbo inline 4 cylinders
✅ Power: 180 kW / 245 HP
✅ Torque : 400 Nm (combined ICE + Electric Motor)
✅ Gear Box: 6-speed, automatic
✅ Transmission: FWD
💯 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) : 6,8 sec.
⌚ Max Speed: 232 km/h (144 mph)
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[@juliagaquino]

Were you able to connect the maps from your phone (via Waze or google maps apps), or do we need to buy the license from Audi to access the maps in this car? I just got this car on a leasing and I still haven’t figured it out. Thank you in advance :)

[@issman]

Congrats on your new car @juliaguaquino!
It is possible to have CarPlay for sure (not too sure for Android Auto as I am an iPhone user). CarPlay will allow to use your phone’s navigation app.
But in order to work, it requires the Audi Smartphone interface option.
If it is not enabled in your car, I would suggest to contact the nearest Audi dealer.

[@ahme1900]

Top vidéo

[@issman]

Merci pour ta fidélité !

[@Soryuk]

Bonjour, la fonction follow to stop est de série ? merci

[@issman]

Bonjour,
Non même sur la version Competition, il faut prendre l'option d'assistance à la conduite adaptative qui ajoute l'option ACC (Adaptative Cruise Control)

[@christophematelot7085]

Ca fait vraiment bordel les cables de recharge mal / pas rangés dans le coffre... il y a pas la possiblité qu'ils soient cachés/rangés quelque part ?

[@issman]

La voiture est livrée avec un sac de rangement mais il n'y a pas de compartiment spécifique.
Le sac devra rester dans le coffre mais au moins c'est plus net.
Je vais bientôt refaire une version plus longue et plus détaillée de l'essai de la A3 Competition TFSIe. N'hésite pas à t'abonner pour en profiter.

[@szenyanistvan]

I just really miss the recharge function that has only the 2015 model. Huge fredom you can recharge the hvb while drive for a little more fuel consumption. 2-4l!

[@issman]

I did not know this even existed at Audi, interesting!
I wonder why they have changed this though.

[@lukasbremer1242]

This function still exists in my 2021 A3 45 TFSIe

[@issman]

@@lukasbremer1242I could understand that when the battery is empty, the energy recovery (when braking for example) regenerates the battery but you can barely get 1 or 2 extra km.
Do you mean this or really a function where you tell the car to completely recharge the battery while using petrol?

[@VibingKoalaSounds]

@@issmanmy 45 tfsi e also has a mode where I can drive on petrol while charging the battery. This feels heavier to drive as well

[@issman]

@@VibingKoalaSounds Thanks for confirming.
I double checked and there is still the possibility to do it. Not straightforward to find in the menu but it still exists

[@arabiabeinsports2625]

C quoi le prix en occasion??

[@issman]

En Belgique le prix d’occasion est autour de 40k€
C’est un modèle encore récent donc assez cher