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 Kodiaq?
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 noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 10020 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A3 Sportback with 1.10 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Audi A3 Sportback performs a bit better – achieving up to 141 km, about 18 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.
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 has a noticeable edge – offering 400 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Kodiaq tops out at 231 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls a bit stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
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 perceptible lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1684 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers decisively more room – 910 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 530 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs significantly better – up to 2105 L, which is about 905 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Kodiaq slightly takes the win – 563 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.
Overall, the Skoda Kodiaq shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.
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.
detailsThe Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
26800 - 56600 £
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Price
36800 - 49600 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 8.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
113 - 123 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
9 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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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
1684 - 1970 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Length
4352 - 4381 mm
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Length
4758 - 4761 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1864 mm
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Height
1415 - 1470 mm
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Height
1663 - 1683 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
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Max trunk capacity
1945 - 2105 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
460 - 563 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
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, F, G, E
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Skoda
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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.