Audi A1 Sportback - Pictures

The A1 is powered by a 1.0-litre 3cyl turbo petrol, producing 94bhp. As standard, the A1 costs £14,975 but our test car came in at an eye-watering £22,915!

Straight line performance is an even match for the MINI in this test, despite the Audi being down on power and having only five gears.

Inside, build quality is high and plastics are top-grade, but infotainment controls are now getting dated.

The A1 is shorter but wider than the MINI, and the cabin feels smaller overall. There are three rear seats, but the middle one is narrow and room for your feet is limited by the high transmission tunnel.

Boot weighs in at 270 litres which is the same as the three-door A1.

Large grille and angular headlights make the A1 look more handsome than the MINI. 

Sportback's two rear doors integrate smoothly into the body. Clamshell boot features slightly reworked tail-lights, but overall the revisions are subtle.

The A1 sportback is designed to rival the Mini Clubman. 

The A1 Sportback will be offered with a range of TFSI and TDI engines. 

The interior has a up market feel with a 6.5-inch display screen and leather steering wheel. 

There are plenty of options to choice from to personalise your Audi A1. 

The Sportback will feature LED Day-time running lights.

The A1's low weight and compact chassis makes it agile in the corners. 

Due to the Sportback being six millimetres larger in height and length there's more legroom and headroom. 

The boot is 270 litres with the seats folded up and 920 litres with them folded down.