Performance is moderate but handling is slightly behind BMW 1 Series. The exclusive black styling package and the 18 inch five-arm rotor wheels make the A3 stands out a lot. The heart of the A3 uses the 1.4 litre turbocharged motor that put out 122 hp and 200 Nm of torque which make the car just adequate but it’s more than enough for a normal city driving. However, the only concern with the A3 is the seven-speed (dry) dual-clutch S tronic transmission which does not have a good reputation. But, it is still a silky smooth and fast changing gearbox which will not disappoint you much. Lastly, i personally think the normal and base A3 1.4TFSI is actually more worth of buying than this A3 CE since both are using the same engine. Of course, extra styling comes with extra cost.