
REAL MPG:
Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - 2012)

21–64
Real MPG
44.7
Average
Quality feel from behind the wheel. More practical and spacious than standard A3. Impressive choice of engines including excellent TFSI turbocharged petrols.
Standard equipment on entry-level models not generous. Most engines belt cam. Oil pump problems with 2.0 diesel.
Select engine for more Real MPG information:
Engine | Official MPG | Real MPG Avg. | Real MPG % | |
1.2 TFSI | 51.4 mpg | 42.6 mpg | 83% | ![]() |
1.2 TFSI S tronic | 53.3 mpg | 42.5 mpg | 80% | ![]() |
1.4 TFSI | 48.7 mpg | 37.7 mpg | 77% | ![]() |
1.4 TFSI S tronic | 51.4 mpg | 41.0 mpg | 80% | ![]() |
1.6 | 40.4–42.2 mpg | 34.4 mpg | 83% | ![]() |
1.6 S tronic | 42.2 mpg | - | - | ![]() |
1.6 TDI | 68.9 mpg | 52.5 mpg | 76% | ![]() |
1.6 TDI S tronic | 65.7 mpg | 57.2 mpg | 87% | ![]() |
1.8 TFSI | 42.8 mpg | 32.5 mpg | 76% | ![]() |
1.8 TFSI S tronic | 43.5 mpg | 36.9 mpg | 85% | ![]() |
2.0 TDI | 60.1 mpg | 47.5 mpg | 79% | ![]() |
2.0 TDI 140 | 64.2 mpg | 50.7 mpg | 79% | ![]() |
2.0 TDI 140 S tronic | 57.6 mpg | 44.1 mpg | 77% | ![]() |
2.0 TDI quattro | 54.3 mpg | 43.2 mpg | 80% | ![]() |
2.0 TDI S tronic | 56.5 mpg | 46.1 mpg | 82% | ![]() |
2.0 TFSI | 39.2 mpg | 30.2 mpg | 77% | ![]() |
2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic | 37.2 mpg | 25.6 mpg | 69% | ![]() |
2.0 TFSI S tronic | 39.2 mpg | 29.9 mpg | 76% | ![]() |
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Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - 2012)
Quality feel from behind the wheel. More practical and spacious than standard A3. Impressive choice of engines including excellent TFSI turbocharged petrols.
Rivals
Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - 2012) | 44.7 | avg mpg |
Honda Civic (2012 - 2017) | 55.1 | avg mpg |
Ford Focus (2008 - 2011) | 44.4 | avg mpg |
BMW 1 Series (2011 - 2019) | 43.3 | avg mpg |