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Toyota Corolla vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison
Compare performance (178 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Audi A3 Sportback?
Corolla
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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,577 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 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 substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 222 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 Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is noticeably faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.
Corolla
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is only slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers barely more boot space – 380 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Audi A3 Sportback offers barely more capacity – up to 1,100 L, about 48 L more than the Toyota Corolla.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries very 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 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
Toyota Corolla
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Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.
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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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Toyota Corolla
Audi A3 Sportback
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
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Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
-
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Length
4,370 mm
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Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
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Payload
400 - 450 kg
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full 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
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
Audi
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