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Audi A3 Sportback vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or VW Tiguan?

Audi A3 Sportback vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,578 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the VW Tiguan with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers moderately more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 15 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

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 offers markedly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is marginally faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers substantially more boot space – 652 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 386 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries very slightly more – 533 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback holds a decisive overall lead 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 £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/100km
  • 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 Tiguan

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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