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Audi A3 Sportback vs Kia Sorento comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Kia Sorento?
Audi A3 Sportback vs Kia Sorento: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,877 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers considerably more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 86 km more than the Kia Sorento.
Sorento
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 252 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 60 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: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers considerably more boot space – 705 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 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
Kia Sorento
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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 Sorento
The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Kia Sorento
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 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
55 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
87 - 174 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
1,855 - 2,110 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
175 - 705 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
162 - 685 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, Diesel, 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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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
194 - 252 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 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 - 440 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
142 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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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
Kia
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