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Audi A3 Sportback vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Renault Symbioz?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Symbioz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Symbioz is barely cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Symbioz

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 clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 242 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 Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

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 seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is barely lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers clearly more boot space – 576 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries marginally more – 480 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is decisively ahead 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.

from £27,000
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 Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
24,700 - 30,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault
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