Compare performance (400 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Toyota Proace Bus?
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 slightly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,564 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 202 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
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 offers substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 220 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 Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 9.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is noticeably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries substantially more – 1,265 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 780 kg.
The Audi A3 Sportback is decisively ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 9
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
410 - 485 kg
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Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Toyota
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