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Audi A3 Sportback vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

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?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • markedly more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Bentayga

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 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.

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

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
Audi A3 Sportback
Bentley Bentayga

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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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Bentley Bentayga

The 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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Audi A3 Sportback
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Bentley
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