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Audi A3 Sportback vs BMW 4 Series Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (26800 £ vs 45700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

Audi A3 Sportback

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Sportback has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45700 £. That’s a price difference of around 18857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.80 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Coupe has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 530 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 4 Series Coupe pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A3 Sportback offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is slightly lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1600 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers to a small extent more room – 440 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback slightly takes the win – 480 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £26,800
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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
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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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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
45700 - 92700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
126 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1600 - 1895 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4768 - 4801 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1852 - 1887 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1383 - 1398 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
355 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Audi
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.

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