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Audi A3 Sportback vs Nissan Micra – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Audi A3 Sportback meets Nissan Micra.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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.

Nissan Micra has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2837 £.

As for range, the Nissan Micra performs significantly better – achieving up to 416 km, about 275 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback has a decisively edge – offering 400 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Nissan Micra takes 8 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Micra tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls convincingly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 255 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, Audi A3 Sportback is minimal lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1452 kg. The difference is around 92 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers slightly more room – 380 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A3 Sportback performs slight better – up to 1200 L, which is about 94 L more than the Nissan Micra.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback a bit takes the win – 480 kg compared to 408 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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Nissan Micra

The Nissan Micra is a compact hatchback renowned for its agile handling and city-friendly dimensions. With a design that blends sleek curves with a practical layout, it appeals to urban drivers who value style and efficiency. Inside, the car offers a surprising amount of room and useful tech features, making it both a convenient and comfortable ride for daily commutes.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
24000 - 29900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 14.7 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
317 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1452 - 1527 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
3974 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1774 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1490 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1106 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
403 - 408 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan

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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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