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Audi A3 Sportback vs MG ZS – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or MG ZS?

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG ZS has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 8837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the MG ZS with 5 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

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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 Audi A3 Sportback has a convincingly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls decisively stronger with 500 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 352 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, MG ZS is barely noticeable lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG ZS offers somewhat more room – 443 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG ZS performs a bit better – up to 1457 L, which is about 257 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback minimal takes the win – 480 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £26,800
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
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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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MG ZS

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The MG ZS arrives as a cheeky and practical choice for shoppers who want SUV style and family-friendly space without blowing the budget. It may not pretend to be premium, but with sensible equipment, easy-to-live-with driving manners and surprising value, it makes a persuasive case for anyone after sensible transport with a bit of personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
18000 - 24000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
113 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1330 - 1420 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4430 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1818 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1457 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
375 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
MG

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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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