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Audi A3 Sportback vs Ford Tourneo Connect comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 27,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Ford Tourneo Connect?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Ford Tourneo Connect: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Ford Tourneo Connect

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Sportback is barely cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Ford Tourneo Connect costs 27,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 342 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Connect uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A3 Sportback with 1.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers a bit more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 22 km more than the Ford Tourneo Connect.

Tourneo Connect

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 significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 250 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 Ford Tourneo Connect takes 10.1 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 150 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 a bit lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Connect offers substantially more boot space – 1,720 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 1,340 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Tourneo Connect carries significantly more – 818 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback comes out modestly 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.

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
Ford Tourneo Connect

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Tourneo Connect

The Ford Tourneo Connect is a practical, surprisingly polished people-mover that balances family-friendly flexibility with car-like driving manners. With clever storage, sliding doors and a bright, airy cabin it’s a smart choice for buyers who want sensible versatility without sacrificing everyday comfort — and it’s oddly enjoyable to drive for its size.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Ford Tourneo Connect

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
27,300 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
116 - 119 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
11 - 164 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,781 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
1,213 - 1,720 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
563 - 818 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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