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Audi A3 Sportback vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Sportback is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 208,555 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati MC20 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is slightly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers considerably 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 considerably more – 485 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is clearly superior 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, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, 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 MC20 Roadster

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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 MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Audi A3 Sportback
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 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
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, 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
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
463 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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