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Audi A3 Sportback vs Estrima Birò comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 12,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Estrima Birò?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Estrima Birò: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • substantially more power
  • a bit more trunk space
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Estrima Birò

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Estrima Birò is considerably cheaper – starting at 12,900 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,148 £.

A3 Sportback

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 substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 392 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 381 Nm. That’s about 119 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, Estrima Birò is clearly lighter – 424 kg compared to 1,345 kg. The difference is around 921 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers a bit more boot space – 380 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries substantially more – 485 kg compared to 226 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Estrima Birò is clearly superior overall 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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Estrima Birò

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
Audi A3 Sportback
Estrima Birò

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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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Estrima Birò

Birò is a tiny electric city car that turns cramped streets and parking headaches into a manageable, even fun, part of the day with nimble manners and a cheeky silhouette. It’s an ideal pick for urbanites seeking fuss-free daily mobility, low running hassle, and a vehicle that refuses to blend into the commuter crowd.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Estrima Birò

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
12,900 - 17,600 £
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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
424 - 431 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
122 - 308 L
Length
-
Length
1,794 - 1,835 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,107 mm
Height
-
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
219 - 226 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
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
60 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
381 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Estrima
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