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Abarth 500 595 695 vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (155 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Abarth 500 595 695 or Audi A3 Sportback?

Abarth 500 595 695 vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

Abarth 500 595 695

  • substantially more electric range
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Audi A3 Sportback

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  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Sportback is markedly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Abarth 500 595 695 costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,562 £.

As for electric range, the Abarth 500 595 695 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 265 km, about 124 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

A3 Sportback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback offers significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 155 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Abarth 500 595 695 takes 7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A3 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is only slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,410 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more boot space – 380 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries somewhat more – 480 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A3 Sportback

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
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The Abarth 500, particularly in its 595 and 695 renditions, captures the spirit of Italian motoring with its compact yet aggressive design. Known for its lively performance and distinctive styling, this little powerhouse is a joy to drive, offering an engaging experience that appeals to enthusiasts. With its rich motorsport heritage, the Abarth 500 embodies the essence of fun and excitement on both the streets and the race track.

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Abarth 500 595 695
Audi A3 Sportback

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 38,600 £
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 18.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
242 - 265 km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,410 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
185 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,682 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 385 kg
Payload
410 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
155 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
235 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
114 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
Brand
Abarth
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Abarth 500 595 695 have?

The Abarth 500 595 695 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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