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Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Aygo comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 116 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 18,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Toyota Aygo?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Aygo: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Aygo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Aygo is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,152 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Aygo with 3.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Aygo

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 significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 116 HP. That’s roughly 284 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 Toyota Aygo takes 9.2 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 120 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi A3 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Aygo is markedly lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more boot space – 380 L compared to 231 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries slightly more – 480 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 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
Toyota Aygo

Costs and Consumption

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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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Toyota Aygo

The Aygo is a cheeky city car that turns congested streets into a playground, with bold styling and sprightly manners that make parking a pleasure rather than a pain. Economical to run and surprisingly well equipped for its size, the Aygo is a smart choice for urban buyers who want personality without a premium price and a car that brings a smile to the daily commute.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Toyota Aygo

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
18,800 - 24,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
85 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,090 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
231 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
116 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
120 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
85 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Toyota
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