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Audi A3 Sportback vs NIO ET5 comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or NIO ET5?
Audi A3 Sportback vs NIO ET5: Key differences
A3 Sportback
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi A3 Sportback is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,714 £.
As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 449 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
ET5
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 NIO ET5 offers somewhat more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO ET5 takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 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 considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 870 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 offers barely more boot space – 386 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The NIO ET5 holds a decisive overall lead 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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NIO ET5
Audi A3 Sportback
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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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NIO ET5
NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.
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Audi A3 Sportback
NIO ET5
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
456 - 590 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
386 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,790 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,499 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
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Payload
410 - 485 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
NIO
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