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Audi A3 Sportback vs Subaru Crosstrek – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Audi A3 Sportback or Subaru Crosstrek?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Sportback has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2992 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 0.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.70 L. The difference is about 7.40 L per 100 km.

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 clearly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.80 s. That’s about 7 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Subaru Crosstrek tops out at 198 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls significantly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 318 Nm difference.

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 slightly lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1595 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers a bit more room – 380 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Crosstrek performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1314 L, which is about 114 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Subaru Crosstrek minimal takes the win – 505 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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 : 0.3 - 9.3 L
  • Electric Range : 135 - 142 km
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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback seamlessly blends style and practicality, making it an ideal choice for those who seek both sophistication and functionality. With its sleek lines and premium interior, the A3 Sportback offers a driving experience that is both dynamic and comfortable. Additionally, its advanced technology and safety features ensure that every journey is as enjoyable as it is secure.

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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek stands out in the compact SUV market with its rugged design and excellent off-road capabilities. Its versatile interior space and comfortable seating make it a great choice for both city commutes and weekend adventures. Coupled with Subaru's renowned all-wheel-drive system, the Crosstrek offers a dynamic driving experience for those seeking reliability and performance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
29800 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.3 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
7.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
135 - 142 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
6 - 211 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1595 - 1628 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4495 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1600 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1297 - 1314 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.80 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Audi
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Subaru

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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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