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Audi A3 Sportback vs Lynk & Co 08 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 48,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Lynk & Co 08?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Lynk & Co 08: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter

Lynk & Co 08

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  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Lynk & Co 08 costs 48,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 08 uses 0.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Audi A3 Sportback with 1.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Lynk & Co 08 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 200 km, about 59 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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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 offers slightly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lynk & Co 08 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

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 considerably lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,112 kg. The difference is around 752 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 08 offers markedly more boot space – 540 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lynk & Co 08 carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is far 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 08

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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 08

The Lynk & Co 08 represents a bold leap in automotive design, merging a sleek and modern exterior with a spacious and tech-savvy interior that caters to the needs of contemporary drivers. Its innovative approach to connectivity and user experience sets it apart in a crowded market, offering drivers an unparalleled level of interaction and customization. With a strong focus on sustainability, this model features advanced hybrid technology, underscoring Lynk & Co's commitment to eco-friendly driving solutions.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Lynk & Co 08

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Price
48,000 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
200 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
23 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
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
2,112 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
257 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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