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Audi A3 Sportback vs Volvo EX30 – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Audi A3 Sportback or Volvo EX30?

Audi A3 Sportback

Volvo EX30

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.

Audi A3 Sportback has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Volvo EX30 costs 33000 £. That’s a price difference of around 6163 £.

As for range, the Volvo EX30 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 476 km, about 335 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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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 Volvo EX30 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 428 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EX30 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 543 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 43 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly perceptible lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1840 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers to a small extent more room – 380 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A3 Sportback performs a bit better – up to 1200 L, which is about 200 L more than the Volvo EX30.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback slightly takes the win – 480 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo EX30 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo EX30 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Audi A3 Sportback
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EX30 @ Volvo Cars

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 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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Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 arrives as a compact electric with crisp Scandinavian design and a cheeky personality, proving you can be serious about safety and still enjoy a grin on your commute. Its cabin is cleverly packaged and delightfully easy to live with, offering smart tech and practical touches that make it feel like a grown-up's city car with a sense of fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
33000 - 49100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.7 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1840 - 1960 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4233 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1838 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1550 - 1567 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1000 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo

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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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