Audi A1 Sportback (12 on) - Review Review by Simon McBride on 19 January 2012 Last Updated: 09 May 2012 The Audi A1 Sportback has entered the fray and made the small car sector even more competitive. There are plenty of reasons to like this car: it has five doors making it very practical and if you choose the 1.6-litre diesel engine, you’ll find it’s incredibly frugal with an average official fuel economy of 74.3mpg. It emits just 99g/km of CO2 making it exempt from the London Congestion Charge. This should make it much more attractive to posh urbanites who want a premium badge as well as affordable running costs. It's also well built and Audi has a good record of reliability. This is a small car with a premium badge but the question is: can it take on the likes of rival city slicker, the MINI Clubman? Read on to find out... 5 out of 5 Other Audi reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £13,980 - £21,275 View all new prices Get an Audi A1 Sportback (12 on) information pack Next steps Audi A1 Sportback cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 10 models like this for sale, starting at £11,995. Find used Audi A1 Sportbacks for sale Cracking value for money, frugal engines, emits low CO2, holds onto its value well Little steering feedback, servicing can be costly at franchised dealerships The Audi A1 Sportback has entered the fray and made the small car sector even more competitive. There are plenty of reasons to like this car: it has five doors making it very practical and if you choose the 1.6-litre diesel engine, you’ll find it’s incredibly frugal with an average official fuel economy of 74.3mpg. It emits just 99g/km of CO2 making it exempt from the London Congestion Charge. This should make it much more attractive to posh urbanites who want a premium badge as well as affordable running costs. It's also well built and Audi has a good record of reliability. This is a small car with a premium badge but the question is: can it take on the likes of rival city slicker, the MINI Clubman? Read on to find out... Driving & Performance Performance 4.5 out of 5"Four engines are available from launch. Three of these are petrol (84bhp 1.2 TFSI, 120bhp 1.4 TFSI..." Handling 4 out of 5"The main downside for enthusiasts is that the Audi doesn't offer the same kind of interaction and..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"Don’t add the big wheels because they compromise the ride. On the plus side the A1 Sportback is way..." Practicality 4.5 out of 5"Families wanting a premium supermini with five doors need to look no further because the Audi A1..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Three trim levels are available on the Audi A1 Sportback. The entry level SE grade should make up..." Behind the wheel 5 out of 5"Audi is one of the best when it comes to interior design and the Audi A1 Sportback leaves the rest..." Costs Running costs 4 out of 5"The cheapest to run will be the 1.6-litre diesel engine that averages 74.3mpg - that’s 2.1mpg better..." Green credentials 5 out of 5"The 103bhp 1.6-litre diesel version once again rules the roost, emitting 99g/km of CO2. It means..." Safety & Reliability Safety 5 out of 5"Five stars should be the order of the day. The A1 in the three-door guise received five stars in..." Reliability 5 out of 5"Audi has one of the best reliability records in the industry. There are no reported problems with..." Buying & Selling Buying new 5 out of 5"Motorists concerned about fuel economy and low emissions will choose the Audi A1 Sportback powered..." Buying used 4.5 out of 5"The most popular Audi A1 Sportback is likely to be the 103bhp 1.6-litre diesel in Sport trim as it..." Selling 5 out of 5"The Audi A1 Sportback should retain a whopping 48% of its original value after three years of..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Audi A1 cars for sale We have 10 models like this for sale. Find Audi A1 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures