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Audi A3 Sportback vs BYD ETP3 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or BYD ETP3?

Audi A3 Sportback vs BYD ETP3: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • markedly lighter
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BYD ETP3

  • markedly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Sportback is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,620 £.

As for electric range, the BYD ETP3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 233 km, about 92 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

ETP3

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 Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is considerably faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 137 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 320 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.

Seats: Audi A3 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is markedly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD ETP3 offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,500 L, about 2,400 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries markedly more – 780 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is decisively ahead 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
BYD ETP3

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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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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Audi A3 Sportback
BYD ETP3

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
233 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
780 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
100 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
180 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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