Audi A3 Sportback vs Polestar 3 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

Audi A3 Sportback has the decisively advantage in terms of price – starting at 26800 £, while the Polestar 3 starts at 67400 £. That’s a price difference of about 40534 £.

In terms of range, the Polestar 3 performs decisively better – offering up to 706 km, roughly 564 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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 performance, the Polestar 3 clearly takes the lead – with 517 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 117 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is distinctly faster – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 4.70 s. That makes it around 0.90 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is slightly ahead – reaching 250 km/h, while the Polestar 3 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is roughly 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 pulls markedly stronger, offering 910 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 410 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.

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The Audi A3 Sportback is slightly lighter – 1360 kg compared to 2575 kg. The weight difference is around 1215 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Polestar 3 takes the lead – 484 L compared to 380 L. That’s around 104 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Polestar 3 wins – up to 1411 L, about 211 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

Payload capacity also favors the Polestar 3 minimal – 496 kg compared to 480 kg. The difference is roughly 16 kg.

Overall, the Polestar 3 proves to be edges out a narrow win and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.