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Audi A3 Sportback vs Porsche Cayenne – 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 Porsche Cayenne?
A3 Sportback
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Audi A3 Sportback has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 60172 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Audi A3 Sportback performs significantly better – achieving up to 141 km, about 58 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.
Cayenne
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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 Porsche Cayenne has a convincingly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 339 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs somewhat better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Audi A3 Sportback tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls convincingly stronger with 950 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.
A3 Sportback
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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 significantly lighter – 1360 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 770 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more room – 772 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 392 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs noticeable better – up to 1708 L, which is about 508 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne noticeable takes the win – 705 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 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
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Audi A3 Sportback
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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Porsche Cayenne
Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Porsche Cayenne
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
26800 - 56600 £
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Price
87000 - 186400 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
74 - 83 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
90 - 277 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
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Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
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Length
4352 - 4381 mm
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Length
4930 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1983 - 1989 mm
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Height
1415 - 1470 mm
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Height
1652 - 1698 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
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Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
365 - 705 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
353 - 739 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
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Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
500 - 950 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
260 - 544 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Porsche
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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.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.