Compare performance (400 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (27000 £ vs 28600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or VW ID.3?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi A3 Sportback has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 28600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1568 £.
As for electric range, the VW ID.3 performs significantly better – achieving up to 605 km, about 464 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
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 Audi A3 Sportback has a a bit edge – offering 400 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 74 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 VW ID.3 takes 5.70 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs slightly better – reaching 237 km/h, while the VW ID.3 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.3 pulls minimal stronger with 545 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly perceptible lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1787 kg. The difference is around 427 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID.3 offers minimal more room – 385 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.3 performs slightly better – up to 1267 L, which is about 167 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback barely noticeable takes the win – 480 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.
The VW ID.3 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.
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.
detailsThe VW ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.
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Price
27000 - 56600 £
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Price
28600 - 49300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
383 - 605 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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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
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
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Curb weight
1787 - 1993 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
385 L
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Length
4352 - 4353 mm
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Length
4264 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1809 mm
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Height
1441 - 1470 mm
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Height
1564 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1100 L
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Max trunk capacity
1267 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
437 - 473 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
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
170 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
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Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
310 - 545 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
125 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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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
VW
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The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.