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Audi A3 Sportback vs Lexus UX - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 199 HP), boot space and price (26800 £ vs 37900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Lexus UX?

Audi A3 Sportback

Lexus UX

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

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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.

Audi A3 Sportback has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Lexus UX costs 37900 £. That’s a price difference of around 11100 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Lexus UX with 5 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

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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 Audi A3 Sportback has a clearly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 199 HP. That’s roughly 201 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Lexus UX takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus UX tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 73 km/h.

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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, Audi A3 Sportback is slight lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1495 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers a bit more room – 380 L compared to 320 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Lexus UX performs minimal better – up to 1231 L, which is about 31 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Lexus UX noticeable takes the win – 615 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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.

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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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Lexus UX

The Lexus UX is a compact luxury crossover that blends sharp styling with a quiet, comfortable cabin, perfect for urban buyers who want premium feel without shouting about it. It rides with poise, serves up plush materials and thoughtful tech, and—while it won’t satisfy anyone chasing track thrills—it's a smart, stylish choice for everyday driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 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
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
113 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1495 - 1555 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
283 - 320 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4495 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1540 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1194 - 1231 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
555 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
199 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
146 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1987 cm3

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

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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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