2012 Audi A3 Sportback pictures

The Audi A3 Sportback adds a pair of rear doors to the popular A3 Hatch.

But unlike the previous model, it stretches the wheelbase and creates more space in the rear.

The A3 Sportback's interior is as solid and luxurious as you'd expect from Audi.

The extra space commands around a £600 premium over the 3-door.

A wide range of turbocharged engines mean there's an Audi A3 Sportback for nearly everyone.

All A3 Sportbacks are well equipped.

The diesels are cheap to run - but don't discount one of the excellent petrol engines straight away.

Audi's infotainment system isn't as intuitive to use as BMW's iDrive.

The A3 Sportback shares it's MQB platform with a range of VW products including the Volkswagen Golf and Seat Leon.

Four six-foot adults will sit in comfort thanks to the increased legroom over the 3-door.

The boot is a decent 380 litres, identical to the VW Golf.

Seats folded, 1,120 litres of space are available.

The Audi A3 Sportback is also available as a plug-in hybrid, dubbed e-tron.

With or without the quattro four-wheel-drive system, the Audi A3 Sportback is great to drive.