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Audi A3 Sportback vs Lynk & Co 02 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 30,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Lynk & Co 02?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Lynk & Co 02: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Lynk & Co 02

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  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space

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

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Lynk & Co 02 costs 30,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,852 £.

As for electric range, the Lynk & Co 02 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 304 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 visibly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lynk & Co 02 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is visibly faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Lynk & Co 02 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 323 Nm. That’s about 177 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,895 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 02 offers marginally more boot space – 410 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lynk & Co 02 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,349 L, about 249 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries markedly more – 480 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is clearly ahead overall 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
Lynk & Co 02

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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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Lynk & Co 02

The Lynk & Co 02 wears its attitude like a leather jacket—bold styling and a youthful cabin that punches above its class, appealing to buyers who want personality as well as practicality. It's a genuinely engaging compact with everyday usability, offering enough flair and refinement to stand out in a crowded market without trying too hard.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Lynk & Co 02

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Price
30,900 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
435 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,573 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,349 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
375 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
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
323 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lynk & Co
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