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Audi A3 Sportback vs VW ID.4 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or VW ID.4?

Audi A3 Sportback

VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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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 VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 7744 £.

As for range, the VW ID.4 performs significantly better – achieving up to 569 km, about 428 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 Audi A3 Sportback has a somewhat edge – offering 400 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls evident stronger with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is significantly lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers clearly perceptible more room – 543 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs noticeable better – up to 1575 L, which is about 375 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 a bit takes the win – 551 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW ID.4 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Audi A3 Sportback
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VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 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

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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 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
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
511 - 551 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
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW

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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.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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