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Audi A3 Sportback vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Sportback

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 301,285 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 12.4 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

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 substantially lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers markedly more boot space – 380 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries somewhat more – 485 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 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, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, 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
Audi A3 Sportback
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

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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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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante is a roof‑down super GT that turns everyday drives into cinematic moments, its low‑slung stance and wide shoulders demanding attention wherever it goes. Beneath that elegant skin it feels ferocious and composed in equal measure, perfect for buyers who want exotic drama without giving up grand tourer comfort.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
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