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Audi A3 Sportback vs Kia EV6 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (27000 £ vs 38600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Kia EV6?

Audi A3 Sportback

Kia EV6

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Sportback has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £ , while the Kia EV6 costs 38600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11562 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 performs significantly better – achieving up to 582 km, about 441 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

EV6

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 Kia EV6 has a evident edge – offering 609 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 209 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia EV6 performs slight better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Audi A3 Sportback tops out at 237 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia EV6 pulls distinct stronger with 770 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is decisively lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia EV6 offers clearly perceptible more room – 490 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia EV6 performs to a small extent better – up to 1290 L, which is about 190 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback hardly perceptible takes the win – 480 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia EV6 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
Audi A3 Sportback
Kia EV6

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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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Kia EV6

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The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

Price
27000 - 56600 £
Price
38600 - 60000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1955 - 2220 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
4352 - 4353 mm
Length
4695 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1880 - 1890 mm
Height
1441 - 1470 mm
Height
1545 - 1550 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 L
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1290 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
440 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.