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Audi A3 Sportback vs Porsche Macan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (26800 £ vs 69200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Porsche Macan?

Audi A3 Sportback

Porsche Macan

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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 Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 42343 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs clearly better – achieving up to 644 km, about 503 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 Porsche Macan has a noticeable edge – offering 639 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 239 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Audi A3 Sportback tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls significantly stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1360 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 935 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Macan offers noticeable more room – 540 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Macan performs a bit better – up to 1348 L, which is about 148 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Macan a bit takes the win – 545 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Macan shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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 £69,200
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Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
470 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
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.

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