Compare performance (400 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Bentley Bentayga?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi A3 Sportback is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 150,257 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 11.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 91 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.
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 Bentley Bentayga offers markedly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers markedly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is considerably lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 1,055 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers markedly more boot space – 484 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.
When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries substantially more – 835 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 355 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13 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
50 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
294 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
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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
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
484 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
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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
1,728 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
736 - 835 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, 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
462 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
700 - 770 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
340 - 404 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
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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
Bentley
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