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Audi A3 Sportback vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is only slightly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,827 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 284 km, about 143 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 Audi A3 Sportback offers considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

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 terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries substantially more – 901 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 421 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A3 Sportback

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
Audi A3 Sportback
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

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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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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

The Renault Kangoo is a practical, no-nonsense compact van that turns urban deliveries and weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly easy chore. Roomy for its size, comfortable to drive and brimming with smart storage solutions, it’s a sensible pick for anyone who needs honest utility without drama.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault
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