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Audi A3 Sportback vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Hyundai Tucson?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 71 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 121 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 a bit lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more boot space – 620 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is clearly superior 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.

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
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
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