Compare performance (400 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Fiat Panda?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Fiat Panda is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,866 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat Panda with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.
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 Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 330 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 10.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 408 Nm more.
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 4.
In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is markedly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers considerably more boot space – 380 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries noticeably more – 480 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
14,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
113 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
38 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
1,055 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
225 L
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Length
-
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Length
3,635 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,643 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
870 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
365 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
70 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
164 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
92 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
51 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Fiat
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