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Audi A3 Sportback vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or SERES 5?

Audi A3 Sportback vs SERES 5: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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SERES 5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • 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.

Audi A3 Sportback is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,705 £.

As for electric range, the SERES 5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 289 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 SERES 5 offers visibly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 185 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the SERES 5 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers considerably more torque with 940 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 440 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 substantially lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 1,015 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers very slightly more boot space – 380 L compared to 367 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£55,705
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SERES 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 km
Audi A3 Sportback
SERES 5

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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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SERES 5

The Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.

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Audi A3 Sportback
SERES 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
375 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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