Compare performance (400 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Aston Martin DBX?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi A3 Sportback is considerably 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 considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 13.1 L/100km.
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 DBX offers considerably 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 substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.
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 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 noticeably 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 markedly 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.
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.
detailsWith 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.
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
323 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
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1,345 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,320 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
491 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,998 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
410 - 485 kg
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Payload
710 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
707 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
900 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
520 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Aston Martin
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