Audi A3 Sportback vs Subaru Forester – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Sportback has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Subaru Forester costs 34700 £. That’s a price difference of around 7877 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback manages with 0.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 7.80 L per 100 km.

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 has a convincingly 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 Forester takes 12.20 s. That’s about 8.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Subaru Forester tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

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

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Audi A3 Sportback is distinct lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1693 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Subaru Forester offers noticeable more room – 508 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Forester performs distinct better – up to 1731 L, which is about 531 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Subaru Forester barely noticeable takes the win – 492 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.