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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison
Compare performance (269 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Audi A3 Sportback?
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences
Discovery Sport
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,457 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers considerably more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 83 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
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 Audi A3 Sportback offers noticeably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers barely more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.
Discovery Sport
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 1,949 kg. The difference is around 589 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more boot space – 780 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries visibly more – 641 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A3 Sportback is far ahead overall 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
Land Rover Discovery Sport
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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.
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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Audi A3 Sportback
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
95 - 187 g/km
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co2
25 - 211 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
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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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
1,949 - 2,168 kg
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Trunk capacity
780 L
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,894 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 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
582 - 641 kg
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 269 HP
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 - 540 Nm
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Power kW
120 - 198 kW
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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Brand
Land Rover
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Brand
Audi
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