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Audi A3 Sportback vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Sportback is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 369,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers significantly more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 126 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.

296 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 480 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries significantly more – 485 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £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/100km
  • Electric Range 134 - 141 km
Audi A3 Sportback
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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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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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ferrari
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