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Audi A3 Sportback vs Hyundai Bayon – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Audi A3 Sportback meets Hyundai Bayon.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Bayon has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20100 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 6771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai Bayon with 5.40 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback has a significantly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Hyundai Bayon takes 11.30 s. That’s about 7.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Bayon tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls convincingly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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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, Hyundai Bayon is somewhat lighter – 1170 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Bayon offers hardly perceptible more room – 411 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Bayon performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1205 L, which is about 5 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback hardly perceptible takes the win – 480 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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Hyundai Bayon

The Hyundai Bayon slips neatly between city runabout and small SUV, offering surprising practicality and a fresh, confident design that stands out in urban traffic. It's an easy buy for shoppers who want smart packaging, tidy handling and a dash of personality without fuss — a sensible little crossover that makes everyday driving a bit more enjoyable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
20100 - 25800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
124 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 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
1170 - 1195 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
411 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4180 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1205 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
460 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
100 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 12.4 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
176 - 179 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
74 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

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

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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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