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Audi A3 Sportback vs Fiat 500 Convertible - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (27000 £ vs 19700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Fiat 500 Convertible?

Audi A3 Sportback

Fiat 500 Convertible

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.

Fiat 500 Convertible has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19700 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 Convertible performs clearly better – achieving up to 313 km, about 172 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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 has a significantly 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 decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs evident better – reaching 237 km/h, while the Fiat 500 Convertible tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 87 km/h.

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

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi A3 Sportback offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is somewhat lighter – 1150 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly 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 convincingly better – up to 1100 L, which is about 550 L more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback sits 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.

Audi A3 Sportback
Fiat 500 Convertible

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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

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 Convertible

The Fiat 500 Convertible is a cheeky, retro-styled roof-down city car that turns heads and makes short trips feel like mini vacations. It’s more about charm and personality than practicality, ideal for style-conscious buyers who prefer fun and flair over brute practicality.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Fiat 500 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
27000 - 56600 £
Price
19700 - 32600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1150 - 1480 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4352 - 4353 mm
Length
3632 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Height
1441 - 1470 mm
Height
1527 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 L
Max trunk capacity
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 - 17.3 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 150 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
92 - 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
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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.