The Audi A3 has been in production since 1996 and has been marketed as a small family or subcompact executive car. Currently, the Audi A3 is in its 3rd generation and features both a 3-door and 5-door hatchback body style. The first two generations of this model use the Volkswagen Group A platform while the third generation has moved to the Volkswagen Group MQB platform, which is used on a total of seven cars across various makes and models. The Audi A3 is available in Saloon, Sportback, and Cabriolet styles.