Audi A3 Sportback 2009 running costs in Ireland
Official UK VCA archive (2000–2013) figure for the 2009 Audi A3 Sportback: 5.4–6.9 L/100km, 143–164 g/km CO₂. At Ireland prices (€1.84/L petrol), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €1,904 — €0.13 per kilometre.
Official figures — 2009 Audi A3 Sportback
| Fuel types | Petrol · Diesel |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 5.4–6.9 L/100km |
| CO₂ (official) | 143–164 g/km |
| Engine size | 1,595–1,968 cc |
| Configurations in source data | 2 |
| Data source | UK VCA archive (2000–2013) — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in Ireland
| Petrol (6.9 L/100km) | €1,904/year |
|---|---|
| NCT | €55.00/year |
| Typical annual road tax | €210/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | €2,169/year ≈ €181/month |
Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Ireland prices shown above (AA Ireland average, Sep 2026). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other petrol cars in Ireland
The average petrol car in our Ireland dataset uses 7.9 L/100km. The 2009 Audi A3 Sportback uses 6.9 L/100km — about 12.7% less than that average, or roughly €276 saved a year at 15,000 km.
2009 Audi A3 Sportback — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 164 g/km | 1595 cc | — | 1.6 102PS · 15 variants (median NEDC) |
| Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 143 g/km | 1968 cc | — | 2.0 TDI 140PS S-Tronic with DPF · 8 variants (median NEDC) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA archive (2000–2013), grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.