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Audi A3 Sportback vs Skoda Superb Limousine comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Skoda Superb Limousine?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Skoda Superb Limousine: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Skoda Superb Limousine

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is markedly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Skoda Superb Limousine costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Skoda Superb Limousine with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers marginally more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 1 km more than the Skoda Superb Limousine.

Superb Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Skoda Superb Limousine takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 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, Audi A3 Sportback is slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,559 kg. The difference is around 199 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Limousine carries slightly more – 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 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
Audi A3 Sportback
Skoda Superb Limousine

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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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
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
35,100 - 52,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
131 - 140 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
26 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,559 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
441 - 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 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Skoda
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