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Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Yaris Cross – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Audi A3 Sportback meets Toyota Yaris Cross.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Yaris Cross has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23700 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 3137 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris Cross with 4.50 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

Yaris Cross @ Toyota Motor Corporation

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 has a clearly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 270 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.70 s. That’s about 6.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris Cross tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris Cross is to a small extent lighter – 1180 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Yaris Cross offers slight more room – 397 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A3 Sportback performs slight better – up to 1200 L, which is about 103 L more than the Toyota Yaris Cross.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris Cross slight takes the win – 510 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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

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 Cross

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The Toyota Yaris Cross takes the jaunty personality of the Yaris and gives it a taller stance and a bit more practicality, so you get city-friendly agility with added SUV presence. It’s easy to live with, economical on the daily grind, and smartly packaged — a sensible pick for buyers who want fuss-free transport with a touch of character.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Toyota Yaris Cross
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG
Yaris Cross @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
23700 - 34300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1180 - 1290 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4180 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1595 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1097 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
485 - 510 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.