Christian Wardlaw’s Opinion of the 2006 Audi A3 3.2 S Line’s Quality:
Audi takes great pride in its leadership position when it comes to interior materials, and the Audi A3 is no exception despite its entry-level status in the lineup. Hard and unyielding they may be, but the plastics in this car are first-rate, and the soft dash pad is a nice touch. The leather on the sport seats is quality material, as is the woven cloth headliner and the real aluminum décor. Nothing inside the A3 says cheap except for a few creaks and clicks. Nothing inside the A3 says slipshod, either. As with our previous test car, this red 3.2 S Line was well assembled inside and out.

Thom Blackett’s Opinion of the 2006 Audi A3 3.2 S Line’s Quality:
Audi and its corporate cousin, Volkswagen, are well-known for building top-notch interiors with fine materials and special attention to detail. Our tester, a $38,735 S Line model, featured high-grade plastics throughout the cabin, quality leather upholstery, and solid interior switches and knobs that felt capable of enduring years of use and abuse. In this regard, the A3 feels as durable as a tank, albeit a small one. We had an A3 2.0T in our offices recently, and I noticed a few large gaps on that car. However, this S Line model was faultless, devoid of irregular or oversized gaps and loose or misaligned panels.

Ron Perry’s Opinion of the 2006 Audi A3 3.2 S Line’s Quality:
Audi has always had the reputation for building quality products and the A3 S Line is no exception. From the high-grade leather to the aluminum trim and excellent fit and finish inside and out, the A3 is a quality product. Everything is tight, taut, and no real faults were found during my examination of our test sample. My impression of the Audi A3 3.2 S Line is that it’s a car that will hold up under any abuse and give years of squeak- and rattle-free driving.