Compare performance (400 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or NIO ET7?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi A3 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,914 £.
As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 443 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
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 ET7 offers noticeably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 253 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.
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 clearly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,089 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers only slightly more boot space – 380 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.
The NIO ET7 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.
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.
detailsThe NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
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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
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
363 L
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Length
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Length
5,101 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,509 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
410 - 485 kg
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Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 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
850 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
480 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
2022
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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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