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Audi A3 Sportback vs Fiat Grande Panda - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (27000 £ vs 16300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Fiat Grande Panda?

Audi A3 Sportback

Fiat Grande Panda

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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 Grande Panda has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Fiat Grande Panda with 5.10 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Grande Panda performs convincingly better – achieving 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 has a decisively edge – offering 400 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 287 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 Grande Panda takes 11.20 s. That’s about 7.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 237 km/h, while the Fiat Grande Panda tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 77 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls convincingly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Fiat Grande Panda is hardly perceptible lighter – 1295 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Fiat Grande Panda offers hardly perceptible more room – 412 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Fiat Grande Panda performs to a small extent better – up to 1366 L, which is about 266 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback barely noticeable takes the win – 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 decisively ahead 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 Grande Panda

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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 Grande Panda

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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
27000 - 56600 £
Price
16300 - 25700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.80 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 131 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1295 - 1554 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
361 - 412 L
Length
4352 - 4353 mm
Length
3999 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1763 mm
Height
1441 - 1470 mm
Height
1598 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 L
Max trunk capacity
1366 L
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
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
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
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
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.