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Audi A3 Sportback vs Volvo EX30 comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Volvo EX30?
Audi A3 Sportback vs Volvo EX30: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
A3 Sportback
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi A3 Sportback is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,991 £.
As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 475 km, about 334 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
EX30
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX30 offers very slightly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 delivers barely more torque with 543 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 43 Nm more.
A3 Sportback
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 terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is noticeably lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers moderately more boot space – 380 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries moderately more – 480 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Volvo EX30 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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Volvo EX30
Audi A3 Sportback
Volvo EX30
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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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Volvo EX30
The Volvo EX30 is a compact all-electric crossover that mixes Volvo's strong safety focus with clean Scandinavian design for a really city-friendly package. It feels lively and easy to live with, pairing a premium-feeling interior and modern connectivity with a practical footprint for urban driving.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Volvo EX30
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
339 - 475 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 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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
318 L
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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
1,838 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 - 480 kg
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Payload
370 - 390 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
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
150 - 428 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 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
343 - 543 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
110 - 315 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Volvo
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