Audi A3 Sportback vs Porsche Macan – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 the significantly advantage in terms of price – starting at 26800 £, while the Porsche Macan starts at 69200 £. That’s a price difference of about 42343 £.

In terms of range, the Porsche Macan performs significantly better – offering up to 644 km, roughly 502 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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 performance, the Porsche Macan clearly takes the lead – with 639 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 239 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is a bit faster – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.80 s. That makes it around 0.50 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan is slightly ahead – reaching 260 km/h, while the Audi A3 Sportback tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is roughly 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan pulls strongly stronger, offering 1130 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The Audi A3 Sportback is slightly lighter – 1360 kg compared to 2295 kg. The weight difference is around 935 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Porsche Macan takes the lead – 540 L compared to 380 L. That’s around 160 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Porsche Macan wins – up to 1348 L, about 148 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

Payload capacity also favors the Porsche Macan somewhat – 545 kg compared to 480 kg. The difference is roughly 65 kg.

Overall, the Porsche Macan proves to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.