Compare performance (400 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or BYD Tang?
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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,285 £.
As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 389 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
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 BYD Tang offers noticeably more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is considerably lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,270 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers noticeably more boot space – 380 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.
When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries a bit more – 575 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.
The Audi A3 Sportback is narrowly 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.
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.
detailsThe BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
64,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,955 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
575 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
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
517 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
680 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
380 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BYD
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