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Audi A3 Sportback vs Fiat Tipo Limousine comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Fiat Tipo Limousine?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Fiat Tipo Limousine: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Fiat Tipo Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly 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 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 Tipo Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat Tipo Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Tipo Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 270 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Fiat Tipo Limousine takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is a bit faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Fiat Tipo Limousine tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is marginally lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,375 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries somewhat more – 480 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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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/100km
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
Audi A3 Sportback
Fiat Tipo Limousine

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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 Tipo Limousine

The Fiat Tipo sedan is a practical, no-nonsense family saloon that focuses on roomy, usable space and comfortable everyday driving rather than flashy pretence. It won't set pulses racing, but its sensible packaging, economical running costs and honest charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Fiat Tipo Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
17,100 - 17,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
120 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,375 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
4,532 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,497 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
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Fiat
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