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Audi A3 Sportback vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Hyundai Santa Fe?
Audi A3 Sportback vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences
A3 Sportback
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Audi A3 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,728 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 87 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Santa Fe
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 clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 112 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 Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.
A3 Sportback
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is substantially lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers considerably more boot space – 704 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 324 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A3 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival 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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Audi A3 Sportback
Audi A3 Sportback
Hyundai Santa Fe
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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 Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Hyundai Santa Fe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Hyundai
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