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Audi A3 Sportback vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

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?

Audi A3 Sportback vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

ID.7 Touring

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 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.

A3 Sportback

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
Audi A3 Sportback
VW ID.7 Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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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.7 Touring

The 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.

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Audi A3 Sportback
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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