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Audi A3 Sportback vs Fiat Grande Panda comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Fiat Grande Panda?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Fiat Grande Panda: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Grande Panda

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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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.

Fiat Grande Panda is significantly cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Grande Panda with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Grande Panda offers clearly more range – reaching up to 320 km, about 179 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

Grande Panda

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 clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 287 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Fiat Grande Panda takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 295 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Grande Panda is only slightly lighter – 1,295 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Grande Panda offers barely more boot space – 412 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is far ahead 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.

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
Fiat Grande Panda

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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 Grande Panda

The Grande Panda is a delightful blend of practicality and charm, making it a popular choice for urban dwellers and families alike. With its compact design, the car navigates city streets effortlessly while providing ample interior space for passengers and cargo. Its quirky styling and user-friendly features make the Grande Panda not just a mode of transport, but a fun driving experience.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Fiat Grande Panda

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
16,300 - 25,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 131 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,295 - 1,554 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
361 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,763 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
353 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
100 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
122 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Fiat
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