The Audi A3 has been named as the 2014 World Car of the Year. The win gives Audi a second overall victory in the ten year history of the competition after the Audi A6 claimed the title back in 2005.The A3 went up against 23 other vehicles and came out on top.

The Audi A3 is now in its third generation and we at Cars.co.za rate it very highly. You can check out our review of the Audi A3. 1.4 TFSI Sportback here. The Audi A3 was also a finalist in the South African Car of the Year competition. Sadly it didn’t claim local honours as the Porsche Cayman S lifted the trophy.

Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, said:

“The Audi A6 was the first ever winner of this award and we are delighted that the Audi A3 has repeated that achievement by being voted 2014 World Car of the Year. The Audi A3 showcases Audi’s technical competence in all aspects of carmaking, not least in the areas of lightweight technology, drivetrain, mobile infotainment and driver assistance systems. This major award win is an achievement that the whole company can celebrate”.

Audi has a decent track record when it comes to the various categories of Car of the Year competition. Other awards which Audi has won include:

2005 Audi A6 World Car of the Year

2007 Audi RS 4 World Performance Car

Audi TT World Car Design of the Year

2008 Audi R8 World Performance Car

Audi R8 World Car Design of the Year

2010 Audi R8 V10 World Performance Car