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Audi A3 Sportback vs VW ID.4 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 34,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or VW ID.4?

Audi A3 Sportback vs VW ID.4: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID.4

4.4 (9 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the VW ID.4 costs 34,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,782 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.4 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 429 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

ID.4

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 visibly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.4 delivers only slightly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

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, Audi A3 Sportback is significantly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 705 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.4 carries slightly more – 554 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.4 sits just 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.

from £34,800
ID.4

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 425 - 570 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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VW ID.4

The VW ID.4 is a roomy, comfort‑focused electric SUV that makes family life and daily commuting effortless with a practical interior and a calm, efficient powertrain. It’s reassuring and sensible rather than thrilling — well suited to long stretches thanks to a relaxed ride and useful assistance systems, but the touch‑centric controls, restricted rear visibility and muted steering keep it from exciting drivers who want sportier dynamics.

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Reviews VW ID.4

4.4 (9 Reviews)
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Jan Hansen
10 Apr 2026, 21:40:06

It's a technologically advanced car, but somewhere along the way VW forgot the pleasant cabin and the comfortable ride. It IS a VW — and that redeems it.

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Achim
7 Apr 2026, 15:55:42

The ID.4 is a bit pricey, but very pleasant to drive. Its winter range could be better — then again, that's a problem all EVs are facing right now.

Tore
1 Mar 2026, 23:15:24

An ID.4 with 340 hp is not comparable to the Aiways U5! The U5 only has 204 hp! The ID.4’s boot is too small, rear legroom is too tight, no frunk, and it’s a bit confusing…

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Kenneth Kjeldsen
13 Dec 2025, 11:57:52

I have an ID.4 GTX and it drives like a dream — loads of extra power, sits well on the road, high seating position, quiet. I can see other cars have bigger screens, but mine works fine.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
34,800 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
425 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,065 - 2,219 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
525 - 554 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
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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