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Audi A3 Sportback vs Skoda Elroq – Which one offers the better deal?
Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi A3 Sportback or Skoda Elroq fits your lifestyle better.
A3 Sportback
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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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Skoda Elroq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2229 £.
As for range, the Skoda Elroq performs decisively better – achieving up to 573 km, about 432 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
Elroq
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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 has a slightly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Skoda Elroq takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Elroq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Elroq pulls evident stronger with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm difference.
A3 Sportback
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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 curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 593 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers a bit more room – 470 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Elroq performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1580 L, which is about 380 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Elroq barely noticeable takes the win – 531 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Skoda Elroq shows itself to be is largely superior 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 £29,100
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Skoda Elroq
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
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
26800 - 56600 £
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Price
29100 - 45500 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
377 - 573 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2268 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Length
4352 - 4381 mm
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Length
4488 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1884 mm
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Height
1415 - 1470 mm
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Height
1608 - 1625 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
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Max trunk capacity
1580 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
470 - 531 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Skoda
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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.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.