Used Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - 2013) Costs Review by David Ross on 16 Jul 2008 Last Updated: 02 Dec 2009 4 The A3 Sportback is effectively the five-door version of the A3 hatchback. Initially Audi went a step further by redesigning the rear of the Sportback with a new tailgate to differentiate the two cars when it first went on sale in 2004. Latest Audi A3 Sportback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery 3 out of 5 Running costs The Sportback carries a premium over the standard three-door A3 but it does come with the benefits of more luggage and passenger space. If Audi A3 running costs are high on the agenda then the 1.9 TDIe or later 1.6 TDI are the best models, however all cars are quite expensive to service, especially at Audi dealerships. Luckily there's a good network of independent specialists who will charge you less. * based on most recent data Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year Unleaded £883 - £1,801 * Diesel £729 - £1,126 * The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 103p and diesel 109p. Prices are updated daily. Summary Running Costs Servicing period According to service indicator. Warranty Three years/60,000 miles. Road tax (12 months) £20.00 - £580.00 Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size. Full running costs data 4 out of 5 Green credentials < 100A 101 - 110B109 111 - 120C 121 - 130D 131 - 140E 141 - 150F 151 - 165G 166 - 175H 176 - 185I 186 - 200J 201 - 225K 226 - 255L250 256+M CO2 emission figure (g/km) Fuel economy rating The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model. Emissions summary Audi A3 emissions ratings show that this is an environmentally friendly choice for green buyers, especially the small petrol and 1.9-litre diesel engines. The 1.9 TDIe model emits just 119g/km of CO2, but in 2009 this was replaced by an even more efficient 1.6 TDI which emits 109g/km of CO2 and averages 69mpg, making it the cleanest model in the line-up.The 1.4 TSI model is also frugal, averaging 44mpg and emitting 154g/km of CO2. Find the exact engine and CO2 Back to: Comfort Continue to: Safety & Reliability Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Audi A3 cars for sale We have 334 models like this for sale. Find Audi A3 cars for sale