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Audi A3 Sportback vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Skoda Fabia?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Fabia

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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Skoda Fabia is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 223 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 Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 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, Skoda Fabia is somewhat lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries very slightly more – 480 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is far ahead overall 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
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Max Speed
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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
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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 available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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