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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (487 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Mach-E or Audi A3 Sportback?

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space
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Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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

Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Sportback is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,428 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers significantly more range – reaching up to 600 km, about 459 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

A3 Sportback

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 Ford Mustang Mach-E offers a bit more power – delivering 487 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers clearly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Mustang Mach-E

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 significantly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,161 kg. The difference is around 801 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers markedly more boot space – 519 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E stands 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.

from £48,400
Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 268 - 487 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 470 - 600 km
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Ford Mustang Mach-E

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Reviews Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Roel
10 Jun 2026, 04:25:36

Incredibly beautiful SUV. The most beautiful one out there in terms of style.
The interior could be a bit more modern... but the seats feel amazing.

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Yvo Trimbos
15 Mar 2026, 19:07:15

Lovely car with sporty handling and fantastic seats.

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M
7 Dec 2025, 19:35:44

Rubbish car.

Features clearly not as polished as other EV SUVs at similar prices (e.g. Volvo EX40 / BYD Sealion 7))

Alarms about driver fatigues every 10 minutes.

Monika
6 Nov 2025, 16:28:23

Well-built car, reasonably priced — unlike the inflated costs of German cars.

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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Ford Mustang Mach-E
Audi A3 Sportback

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
470 - 600 km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,881 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
368 - 450 kg
Payload
410 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
268 - 487 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
525 - 950 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
197 - 358 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Ford Mustang Mach-E have?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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