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Audi A3 Sportback vs Lucid Air comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Lucid Air?
Audi A3 Sportback vs Lucid Air: 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:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi A3 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,857 £.
As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers considerably more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 741 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
Air
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 Lucid Air offers considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 851 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 1,440 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 – 1,360 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 247 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries a bit more – 588 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Lucid Air 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.
from £72,900
Lucid Air
Audi A3 Sportback
Lucid Air
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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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Lucid Air
The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Lucid Air
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 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
0 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
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
627 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,409 mm
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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
430 - 588 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
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Lucid
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