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Audi A3 Sportback vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (400 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (27000 £ vs 31000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?
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 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4028 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.90 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback performs significantly better – achieving up to 141 km, about 59 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
2 Series Active Tourer
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 Audi A3 Sportback has a a bit edge – offering 400 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.50 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs minimal better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Audi A3 Sportback tops out at 237 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls barely noticeable stronger with 500 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 23 Nm difference.
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A3 Sportback
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is to a small extent lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers somewhat more room – 470 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1455 L, which is about 355 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer hardly perceptible takes the win – 505 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A3 Sportback sits well ahead of its rival 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.
Audi A3 Sportback
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
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Audi A3 Sportback
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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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
4.1 (1 Reviews)
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.
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Audi A3 Sportback
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27000 - 56600 £
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Price
31000 - 48000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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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
82 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
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Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Length
4352 - 4353 mm
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Length
4386 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1824 mm
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Height
1441 - 1470 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1100 L
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Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
465 - 505 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, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
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Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?
The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.