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Audi A3 Sportback vs Skoda Elroq comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Skoda Elroq?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Skoda Elroq: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter

Skoda Elroq

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Sportback is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Skoda Elroq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,868 £.

As for electric range, the Skoda Elroq offers substantially more range – reaching up to 573 km, about 432 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

Elroq

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback offers a bit more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Skoda Elroq takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is noticeably faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Skoda Elroq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Elroq delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 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, Audi A3 Sportback is substantially lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,133 kg. The difference is around 773 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Elroq offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,580 L, about 480 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Elroq carries very slightly more – 517 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Elroq stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,900
Elroq

Skoda Elroq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 529 - 573 km
Audi A3 Sportback
Skoda Elroq

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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Skoda Elroq

The Skoda Elroq is a cleverly packaged family SUV that mixes roomy practicality with sharp, modern looks, making it an easy pick for buyers who prefer common sense over flash. On the road it's composed and user-friendly, with thoughtful interior details that turn everyday driving into something pleasantly efficient — a sensible companion with a wink.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Skoda Elroq

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Price
37,900 - 45,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
529 - 573 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 79 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
2,133 - 2,268 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
4,488 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,884 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,580 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
470 - 517 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
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Skoda
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