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Audi A3 Sportback vs Nissan Qashqai - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (26800 £ vs 29600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Nissan Qashqai?

Audi A3 Sportback

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Sportback has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29600 £. That’s a price difference of around 2777 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.50 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

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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 205 HP. That’s roughly 195 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 Qashqai takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is hardly perceptible lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers distinct more room – 504 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Qashqai performs a bit better – up to 1447 L, which is about 247 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Qashqai hardly perceptible takes the win – 520 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be is largely superior 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 Qashqai

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The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
29600 - 39900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 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
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
102 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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
1420 - 1665 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4425 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1835 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1422 - 1447 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
466 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
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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