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Audi A3 Sportback vs VW T-Cross – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Audi A3 Sportback

VW T-Cross

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW T-Cross has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21100 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 5751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW T-Cross with 5.40 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

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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 convincingly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 250 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 T-Cross takes 8.40 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW T-Cross tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls significantly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW T-Cross is hardly perceptible lighter – 1267 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW T-Cross offers to a small extent more room – 455 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW T-Cross performs barely noticeable better – up to 1281 L, which is about 81 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 480 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Audi A3 Sportback
VW T-Cross

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A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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 T-Cross

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The VW T-Cross turns everyday practicality into a style statement, offering a roomy-feeling cabin, clever storage and playful design that suits town life and family duties alike. On the road it's composed and relaxed, rewarding buyers who want the raised seating and confident presence of an SUV without the weighty compromises.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
21100 - 31500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
124 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1267 - 1338 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4127 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1784 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1573 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1281 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
463 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 200 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

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

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