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Audi A3 Sportback vs Vauxhall Astra – Differences & prices compared

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

Audi A3 Sportback

Vauxhall Astra

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 1637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.20 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs decisively better – achieving up to 419 km, about 278 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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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 Audi A3 Sportback has a significantly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 175 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 Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is minimal lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers slight more room – 422 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs to a small extent better – up to 1339 L, which is about 139 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra hardly perceptible takes the win – 509 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Audi A3 Sportback
Vauxhall Astra

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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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Audi
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Vauxhall

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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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