Compare performance (727 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (168,900 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBX or Audi A3 Sportback?
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 Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 141,857 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 13.1 L/100km.
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 Aston Martin DBX offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers considerably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is substantially lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 975 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers markedly more boot space – 491 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.
When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries visibly more – 710 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.
The Audi A3 Sportback is clearly superior 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.
With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.
detailsThe 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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Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
323 g/km
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,320 kg
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
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Trunk capacity
491 L
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,998 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
710 kg
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Payload
410 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
707 - 727 HP
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
900 Nm
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Power kW
520 - 535 kW
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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Brand
Aston Martin
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Brand
Audi
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