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Audi A3 Sportback vs GWM ORA 07 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or GWM ORA 07?

Audi A3 Sportback vs GWM ORA 07: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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GWM ORA 07

  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Audi A3 Sportback is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the GWM ORA 07 costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,991 £.

As for electric range, the GWM ORA 07 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 379 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

ORA 07

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 GWM ORA 07 offers very slightly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the GWM ORA 07 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM ORA 07 delivers visibly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 500 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 considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers moderately more boot space – 380 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 07 is clearly 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.

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ORA 07

GWM ORA 07

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 520 km
Audi A3 Sportback
GWM ORA 07

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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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GWM ORA 07

The GWM ORA 07 arrives as a cheeky, fashion-forward electric crossover that blends retro-modern styling with practical everyday sense, so it’s as happy in city traffic as it is turning heads on the boulevard. Inside you get a comfy, tech-rich cabin and sensible packaging without a premium sticker, making it a smart pick for buyers who want personality and value in one neat package.

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Audi A3 Sportback
GWM ORA 07

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
36,000 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
440 - 520 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,210 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
350 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
204 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
340 - 680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
150 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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