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Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Yaris – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Toyota Yaris?

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Toyota Yaris has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 4971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris with 3.80 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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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 noticeable edge – offering 400 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Toyota Yaris takes 5.50 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 500 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is distinct lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers evident more room – 380 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A3 Sportback performs distinct better – up to 1200 L, which is about 265 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris hardly perceptible takes the win – 525 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £26,800
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
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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 Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

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

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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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