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Audi A3 Sportback vs Maserati GT2 Stradale comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 641 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 265,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Maserati GT2 Stradale?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Maserati GT2 Stradale: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Maserati GT2 Stradale

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Sportback is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Maserati GT2 Stradale costs 265,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 238,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati GT2 Stradale with 11.6 L/100km. The difference is about 10.5 L/100km.

GT2 Stradale

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 Maserati GT2 Stradale offers markedly more power – delivering 641 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 241 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati GT2 Stradale is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati GT2 Stradale delivers visibly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 220 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.

Seats: Audi A3 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is only slightly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers substantially more boot space – 380 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 315 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback 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 £27,000
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
Maserati GT2 Stradale

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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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Maserati GT2 Stradale

The Maserati GT2 Stradale takes the thunder of the brand’s GT2 racer and dresses it for the street, serving up carbon-scented drama, razor-edged responses, and an exhaust note that turns tunnels into concert halls. It’s the kind of halo machine that makes every coffee run feel like a warm-up lap, yet still oozes Italian elegance when you’re just cruising past the valet.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Maserati GT2 Stradale

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
265,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
315 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
641 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
471 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Maserati
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