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Audi A3 Sportback vs VW Taigo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27000 £ vs 19900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or VW Taigo?

Audi A3 Sportback

VW Taigo

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Taigo has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19900 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7080 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

Taigo

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 has a decisively 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

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

A3 Sportback

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 Taigo is somewhat lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Taigo offers somewhat more room – 440 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback hardly perceptible takes the win – 480 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Audi A3 Sportback
VW Taigo

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from about £27,000
A3 Sportback

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

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 Taigo

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The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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Audi A3 Sportback
VW Taigo

Costs and Consumption

Price
27000 - 56600 £
Price
19900 - 31800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1229 - 1302 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4352 - 4353 mm
Length
-
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1757 mm
Height
1441 - 1470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
448 - 457 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
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
-
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
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.