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Audi A3 Sportback vs CUPRA Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (27000 £ vs 37300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or CUPRA Ateca?

Audi A3 Sportback

CUPRA Ateca

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Sportback has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £, while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37300 £. That’s a price difference of around 10268 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.70 L. The difference is about 5.60 L per 100 km.

Ateca

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 distinct edge – offering 400 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs somewhat better – reaching 237 km/h, while the CUPRA Ateca tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls somewhat stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

A3 Sportback

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 hardly perceptible lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1418 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers distinct more room – 510 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Ateca performs evident better – up to 1604 L, which is about 504 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Ateca hardly perceptible takes the win – 522 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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 £27,000
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
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
Audi A3 Sportback
CUPRA Ateca

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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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CUPRA Ateca

The CUPRA Ateca mixes SUV practicality with a seriously sporty attitude, wrapped in aggressive styling and a cockpit that looks like it belongs on a racetrack. It's the kind of car that handles daily life with composure while slipping a grin across your face every time you push it—perfect for drivers who want a practical companion that never apologizes for having fun.

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Audi A3 Sportback
CUPRA Ateca
A3 Sportback
Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
27000 - 56600 £
Price
37300 - 51200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 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
152 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1418 - 1628 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 510 L
Length
4352 - 4353 mm
Length
4394 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1441 - 1470 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
199 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

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