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Audi A3 Sportback vs NIO ET7 comparison

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?

Audi A3 Sportback vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more electric range
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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 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.

ET7

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
Audi A3 Sportback
NIO ET7

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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 ET7

The 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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Audi A3 Sportback
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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