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Skoda Karoq vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or Audi A3 Sportback?

Skoda Karoq vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more trunk space

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

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

Karoq

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 barely cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,082 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

A3 Sportback

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 considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 210 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 Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is moderately faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Karoq

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 very slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers clearly more boot space – 521 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,630 L, about 530 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries somewhat more – 549 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is decisively ahead 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

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
4,390 mm
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
410 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Karoq have?

The Skoda Karoq is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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