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Audi A3 Sportback vs Hyundai Tucson – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Audi A3 Sportback

Hyundai Tucson

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Hyundai Tucson costs 30600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3806 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 1 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Audi A3 Sportback with 1.10 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A3 Sportback performs convincingly better – achieving up to 141 km, about 71 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson @ Hyundai Motor Company

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 has a evident edge – offering 400 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 148 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 Hyundai Tucson takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 121 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 somewhat lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1542 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers evident more room – 620 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs noticeable better – up to 1799 L, which is about 599 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson somewhat takes the win – 545 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

Audi A3 Sportback
Hyundai Tucson

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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

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

5 (2 Reviews)
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Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Hyundai Tucson
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG
Tucson @ Hyundai Motor Company

Costs and Consumption

Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
30600 - 46300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
1 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
64 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
22 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 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
1542 - 1889 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4510 - 4535 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1721 - 1799 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
523 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual 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 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 204 km/h
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 - 185 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, F, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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