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Audi A3 Sportback vs Skoda Superb Limousine - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (27000 £ vs 34200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Skoda Superb Limousine?

Audi A3 Sportback

Skoda Superb Limousine

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A3 Sportback has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £ , while the Skoda Superb Limousine costs 34200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Skoda Superb Limousine with 1.20 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 141 km, about 1 km more than the Skoda Superb Limousine.

Superb Limousine

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 has a evident 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 Superb Limousine takes 5.60 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Superb Limousine performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi A3 Sportback tops out at 237 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls slightly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is a bit lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1559 kg. The difference is around 199 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers clearly more room – 645 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Limousine performs noticeable better – up to 1795 L, which is about 695 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Superb Limousine somewhat takes the win – 580 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is clearly superior 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.

Audi A3 Sportback
Skoda Superb Limousine

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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
  • 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 Superb Limousine

The Skoda Superb is the quietly imposing saloon that turns everyday practicality into tasteful luxury, with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and a boot that swallows groceries and luggage with military discipline. For buyers who want executive presence without the badge snobbery, it’s a clever, polished choice that rewards sensible thinking with genuine comfort and pragmatic charm.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Skoda Superb Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
27000 - 56600 £
Price
34200 - 50500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
132 - 140 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
26 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1559 - 1849 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Length
4352 - 4353 mm
Length
4912 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1441 - 1470 mm
Height
1481 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 L
Max trunk capacity
1795 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
485 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, B
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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.