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Audi A3 Sportback vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26500 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs convincingly better – achieving up to 413 km, about 272 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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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 clearly 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 convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls distinct stronger with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 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 1394 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers evident more room – 597 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 217 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs noticeable better – up to 1634 L, which is about 434 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer slight takes the win – 497 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer is a stylish and practical estate car that offers a versatile blend of comfort and functionality. With its sleek design and spacious boot, it caters perfectly to families and those with an active lifestyle. The interior is thoughtfully designed, providing both driver and passengers with a comfortable and technologically enhanced experience.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
26500 - 41800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
81 - 413 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1394 - 1760 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
516 - 597 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4642 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1443 - 1481 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1553 - 1634 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
413 - 497 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
7.6 - 11 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, E, A, C, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
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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