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Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Yaris Cross comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 23,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Toyota Yaris Cross?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Toyota Yaris Cross

4.2 (12 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

A3 Sportback

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 Cross is slightly cheaper – starting at 23,700 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,309 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris Cross with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Yaris Cross

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 270 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 Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

A3 Sportback

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 terms of curb weight, Toyota Yaris Cross is a bit lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Yaris Cross offers only slightly more boot space – 397 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris Cross carries very slightly more – 510 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival 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 Yaris Cross

Costs and Consumption

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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 Yaris Cross

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

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,180 - 1,290 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
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
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
-
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
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General

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