Audi A3 Sportback vs Nissan X-Trail – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Nissan X-Trail costs 34000 £. That’s a price difference of around 7200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback manages with 0.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.70 L. The difference is about 5.40 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback has a significantly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 187 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 X-Trail takes 7 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan X-Trail tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan X-Trail pulls minimal stronger with 525 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Audi A3 Sportback is noticeable lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1668 kg. The difference is around 308 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers noticeable more room – 585 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan X-Trail performs somewhat better – up to 1424 L, which is about 224 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Nissan X-Trail a bit takes the win – 574 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.