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Audi A3 Sportback vs Skoda Fabia – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Skoda Fabia?

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Fabia has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 9951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

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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 convincingly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 223 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Fabia tops out at 228 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls convincingly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Skoda Fabia is somewhat lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 380 L of storage.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A3 Sportback performs slight better – up to 1200 L, which is about 10 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback minimal takes the win – 480 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback 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 £26,800
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km

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 Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Skoda Fabia
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG
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Costs and Consumption

Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
16900 - 30500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1143 - 1278 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4108 - 4137 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1458 - 1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1190 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Skoda
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.