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Aiways U6 vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aiways U6 or Audi A3 Sportback?

Aiways U6 vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

Aiways U6

  • substantially more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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Audi A3 Sportback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

U6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A3 Sportback is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Aiways U6 costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,295 £.

As for electric range, the Aiways U6 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 405 km, about 264 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

A3 Sportback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Aiways U6 takes 7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aiways U6 offers slightly more boot space – 472 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries slightly more – 480 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is far ahead overall 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
Aiways U6
Audi A3 Sportback

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Aiways U6

The U6 stands out in the automotive landscape with its sleek design and modern features, appealing to both urban drivers and adventure seekers alike. Its spacious interior and high-tech amenities make every journey comfortable and enjoyable. With a focus on sustainability, the U6 embodies the future of eco-friendly driving without compromising on style or performance.

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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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Aiways U6
Audi A3 Sportback

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,300 £
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
405 km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
472 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 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
218 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General

Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
Brand
Aiways
Brand
Audi
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