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Audi A3 Sportback vs VW Touareg comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or VW Touareg?
Audi A3 Sportback vs VW Touareg: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
A3 Sportback
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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,307 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers substantially more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 92 km more than the VW Touareg.
Touareg
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 VW Touareg offers moderately more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
A3 Sportback
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 terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is substantially lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 699 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers clearly more boot space – 810 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 430 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries visibly more – 751 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 271 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.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Audi A3 Sportback
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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 Touareg
Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.
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Audi A3 Sportback
VW Touareg
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
47 - 49 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
119 - 239 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,984 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
550 - 751 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
231 - 462 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
450 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
170 - 340 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
VW
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