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Audi A3 Sportback vs VW Passat – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Audi A3 Sportback meets VW Passat.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Audi A3 Sportback

VW Passat

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

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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 Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 8906 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the VW Passat with 1.20 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A3 Sportback performs minimal better – achieving up to 141 km, about 6 km more than the VW Passat.

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Engine and Performance:

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 noticeable edge – offering 400 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 128 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 Passat takes 5.80 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls to a small extent stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is to a small extent lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers significantly more room – 690 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs evident better – up to 1920 L, which is about 720 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat a bit takes the win – 577 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Audi A3 Sportback
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Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 9.3 L
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 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 Passat

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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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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