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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (80,100 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Audi A3 Sportback?

Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Audi A3 Sportback

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Range Rover Sport

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 80,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,142 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers moderately more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 23 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

A3 Sportback

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Range Rover 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 2,390 kg. The difference is around 1,030 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers significantly more boot space – 647 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 267 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries significantly more – 830 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 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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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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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
80,100 - 129,900 £
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
60 - 259 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
647 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,043 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 - 830 kg
Payload
410 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 550 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
183 - 405 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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