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Audi A3 Sportback vs Honda CR-V – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Honda CR-V?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Sportback has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Honda CR-V costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 15943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda CR-V manages with 0.90 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Audi A3 Sportback with 1.10 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A3 Sportback performs clearly better – achieving up to 141 km, about 62 km more than the Honda CR-V.

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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 184 HP. That’s roughly 216 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 Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda CR-V tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 335 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm difference.

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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 curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly perceptible lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1821 kg. The difference is around 461 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda CR-V offers noticeable more room – 617 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda CR-V performs evident better – up to 1710 L, which is about 510 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback minimal takes the win – 480 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £26,800
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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
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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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Honda CR-V

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The Honda CR-V blends sensible practicality with a polished feel, offering roomy interiors and a confident ride that keeps commutes and weekend escapes equally comfortable. Its unshowy styling and reliable reputation make it a smart, low‑drama choice for buyers who want versatility without fuss — the kind of car that quietly makes everyday life a little easier.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
42800 - 52100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
0.9 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
19 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 57 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
1821 - 1988 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
579 - 617 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4706 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1866 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1673 - 1684 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1634 - 1710 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
439 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
187 - 195 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
335 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Honda

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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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