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Audi A3 Sportback vs BYD Tang comparison

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?

Audi A3 Sportback vs BYD Tang: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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BYD Tang

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially 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:

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.

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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 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.

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: 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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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 Tang

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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 Tang

The 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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Audi A3 Sportback
BYD Tang

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
575 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
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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