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Audi A3 Sportback vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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 26800 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4200 £.

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 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 @ BMW Group Press

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 Audi A3 Sportback performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 238 km/h. The difference is around 12 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.

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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 a bit better – up to 1455 L, which is about 255 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 comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £26,800
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km

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

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
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG
2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Consumption

Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
31000 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
82 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
65 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4386 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1824 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1576 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
465 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.