According to German automotive magaine AutoBild, and market research institute Schwacke, the Audi A3 Sportback e-Tron plug-in hybrid is the current model year compact car most likely to retain its value over the next 4 eyars.
The predicted residual value of 57.3% 4 years after purchase is the highest out of 40 vehicles from 14 different automakers.
The predicted residual value of 57.3% 4 years after purchase is the highest out of 40 vehicles from 14 different automakers.
Yup, we knowBased on the same Volkswagen MQB platform as the rest of the 2015 Audi A3 and 2015 Volkswagen Golf family, the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron features the same plug-in hybrid drivetrain found in the Volkswagen Golf GTE.
Hmm, the pure EV guys would not like being called 'quirky' hahaIn the past few years, we’ve noticed a similar trend among other plug-in cars: electric cars like the Nissan LEAF seem to suffer the highest depreciation, while plug-in hybrid models are less likely to sting the original buyer after a few years of use.
In the case of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron however, its performance edge, everyday practicality, normal-looks, luxury name badge and high fuel efficiency are enough to ensure that it beats many more quirky plug-in cars.