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Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Toyota Proace City?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Toyota Proace City

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace City is markedly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,202 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 202 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

Proace City

Engine and Performance:

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 136 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is very slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers considerably more boot space – 912 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 532 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries substantially more – 829 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 349 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.

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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 Proace City

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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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

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