Audi's compact A3 hits the market in sedan form in August. In addition to top-class technical features, the car's additional 15 centimeters of length are a bonus for rear passengers and extra luggage. The price tag in Germany starts at 24,300 euros.

Later in the year the sporty S3 will follow with 221kW of power (300 horsepower) and 380 Nm engine torque, accelerating the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.