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Audi A3 Sportback vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 218 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 Hongqi HS5?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Hongqi HS5

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Hongqi HS5 costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.4 L/100km.

HS5

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 218 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is somewhat faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Hongqi HS5 tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 160 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 clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers considerably more boot space – 380 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 380 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries very slightly more – 480 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback holds a decisive overall lead 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
Hongqi HS5

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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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Hongqi HS5

The Hongqi HS5 exudes a sense of luxury and sophistication, combining elegant design with a comfortable and high-quality interior. As part of Hongqi's pursuit of excellence, this SUV offers a refined driving experience characterized by smooth handling and advanced technology features. With its striking presence on the road, the Hongqi HS5 makes an undeniable statement of style and prestige.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hongqi
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