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Audi A3 Sportback vs Kia Stonic - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (26800 £ vs 20100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Kia Stonic?

Audi A3 Sportback

Kia Stonic

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Stonic has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20100 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 6694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.60 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

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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 has a significantly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 10.70 s. That’s about 6.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Stonic tops out at 182 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls decisively stronger with 500 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Kia Stonic is to a small extent lighter – 1205 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers slight more room – 380 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A3 Sportback performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1200 L, which is about 45 L more than the Kia Stonic.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback minimal takes the win – 480 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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
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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 Stonic

The Kia Stonic is a sprightly compact crossover that mixes city-friendly agility with a cheeky, modern design — perfect for buyers who want style without sacrificing sense. Inside it serves up clever practicality and a bright, well-equipped cabin, making everyday driving feel a bit more fun than it has any right to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
20100 - 26600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
127 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 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
1205 - 1270 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4165 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1520 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1155 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
440 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
179 - 182 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia

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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

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

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