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Audi A3 Sportback vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Leapmotor B05?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • a bit cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Sportback

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.

Leapmotor B05 is a bit cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,086 £.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 341 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 182 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 Leapmotor B05 takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more boot space – 380 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is decisively ahead 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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A3 Sportback

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/100km
  • Electric Range 134 - 141 km
Audi A3 Sportback
Leapmotor B05

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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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Leapmotor B05

The Leapmotor B05 is a family-oriented electric compact that prioritizes interior space and everyday practicality, with flexible seating and a clean, modern cabin layout. It's tuned for comfortable, easy driving around town and brings a tech-forward experience that appeals to buyers looking for a straightforward, user-friendly EV.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Leapmotor B05

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
363 - 370 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
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Leapmotor
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