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Audi A3 Sportback vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Land Rover Defender?
Audi A3 Sportback vs Land Rover Defender: 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,857 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers significantly more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 93 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers visibly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 235 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
A3 Sportback
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is significantly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 955 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 406 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries considerably more – 819 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 334 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
Land Rover Defender
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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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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 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
48 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
135 - 324 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
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 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
2,008 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 - 485 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 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
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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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
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 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
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Land Rover
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