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Audi A3 Sportback vs Fiat 500 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (26800 £ vs 18800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Fiat 500?

Audi A3 Sportback

Fiat 500

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18800 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.30 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Fiat 500 performs significantly better – achieving up to 331 km, about 190 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 Audi A3 Sportback has a clearly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 282 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls significantly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A3 Sportback offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is somewhat lighter – 1141 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers significantly more room – 380 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A3 Sportback performs clearly better – up to 1200 L, which is about 650 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback clearly perceptible takes the win – 480 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £26,800
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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
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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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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
18800 - 30800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.30 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 4
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1141 - 1475 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Fiat

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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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