Compare performance (400 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or VW ID.7 Touring?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Audi A3 Sportback is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,061 £.
As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 548 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
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 a bit more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is noticeably faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm more.
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 clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 831 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 605 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,714 L, about 614 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries very slightly more – 480 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
The VW ID.7 Touring is decisively ahead 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.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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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
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 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
Estate
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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
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
605 L
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Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
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Length
4,961 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,862 mm
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Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
459 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
545 - 679 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
210 - 250 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
2024
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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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