Used 2013 Audi A3 for Sale

The A3 comes with standard stability control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, and eight airbags (front, front-side, rear-side, full-length side-curtain).

The government has not crash-tested the A3 lately, but the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the A3 its highest rating of "Good" in every crashworthiness category.

Volkswagen Golf TDI and GTI: If you want the same engine choices in an updated product, look no further than the cheaper Golf TDI and GTI. Note, however, that all-wheel drive is available only in the expensive, performance-oriented Golf R.

Lexus CT 200h: Don't look to the Lexus for competitive performance, but do check it out if fuel economy is high on your list. As a small luxury hatchback with great fuel economy, the CT 200h makes for an interesting alternative to the A3 TDI.

Mazdaspeed3: If you want to stimulate your adrenal glands, the Mazdaspeed3 hatchback will leave any A3 in the dust with its serious turbocharged power and focused suspension tuning.