Audi A3 Saloon vs Audi A3 Sportback
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiA3 Saloon | AudiA3 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2020 | May 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Diesel | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 114–395 bhp | 114–395 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.8–9.9 s | 3.8–9.9 s |
| Top speed | 130–174 mph | 127–174 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.5-litre four-cylinder TFSI (116 or 150 PS; 48V mild hybrid with S tronic), 2.0-litre TDI diesel (150 PS), 2.0-litre TFSI (333 PS, S3), 2.5-litre five-cylinder TFSI (400 PS, RS 3); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures | 1.5-litre four-cylinder TFSI (116 or 150 PS; 48V mild hybrid with S tronic), 2.0-litre TDI diesel (150 PS), 1.5 TFSI e-hybrid plug-in hybrid (204 PS system output), 2.0-litre TFSI (333 PS, S3), 2.5-litre five-cylinder TFSI (400 PS, RS 3); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures |
| Torque | 220 Nm (116 PS), 250 Nm (150 PS TFSI), 360 Nm (TDI), 420 Nm (S3), 500 Nm (RS 3) | 220 Nm (116 PS), 250 Nm (150 PS TFSI), 360 Nm (TDI), 350 Nm system (e-hybrid), 420 Nm (S3), 500 Nm (RS 3) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic | 6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic; 6-speed S tronic on e-hybrid |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive; quattro four-wheel drive on S3 and RS 3 | Front-wheel drive; quattro four-wheel drive on S3 and RS 3 |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 87 miles |
| Battery | – | 19.7 kWh |
| Fastest charging | – | 50 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 30.7–59.3 mpg | 30.1–256.8 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | e-hybrid WLTP electric range: up to 87 miles combined, depending on trim |
| Charging | – | e-hybrid has a 19.7 kWh net (25.7 kWh gross) battery; Audi UK lists 11 kW AC and 50 kW DC (10–80% in 26 minutes). Its UK battery table labels 25.7 kWh as net, contrary to Audi's technical sheet and press release. |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 48.4–52.6 mpg (116 PS manual), 51.9–55.2 mpg (116 PS S tronic), 47.4–51.8 mpg (150 PS manual), 50.8–55.3 mpg (150 PS S tronic), 54.4–59.3 mpg (TDI), 34.6–35.0 mpg (S3), 30.3–30.7 mpg (RS 3); depends on trim | WLTP combined: 47.2–50.6 mpg (116 PS manual), 50.0–53.7 mpg (116 PS S tronic), 46.8–50.2 mpg (150 PS manual), 50.3–53.9 mpg (150 PS S tronic), 56.9–58.2 mpg (TDI), 217.3–256.8 mpg (e-hybrid); depends on trim |
| CO2 emissions | 116–136 g/km (TFSI and TDI), 184–186 g/km (S3), 209–212 g/km (RS 3), WLTP combined | 119–138 g/km (TFSI), 127–130 g/km (TDI), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Saloon | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 425 litres (better) | 380 litres |
| Length | 4,506 mm | 4,352 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Weight | From 1,345 kg | From 1,345 kg |
| Boot | 425 litres; 325 litres (S3), 321 litres (RS 3) | 380 litres, 1,200 litres with the rear seats folded; 280/1,100 litres (e-hybrid), 325/1,145 litres (S3), 282/1,104 litres (RS 3) |
| Towing | Up to 1,300 kg braked (116 PS), 1,500 kg (150 PS), 1,600 kg (TDI) | Up to 1,300 kg braked (116 PS), 1,500 kg (150 PS), 1,600 kg (TDI) |
| Size | 4,506 mm long, 1,816 mm wide, 1,433 mm high (RS 3 4,533 x 1,851 x 1,416 mm); weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,345 kg (116 PS manual) to 1,640 kg (RS 3); RS 3 top speed is 155 mph, 174 mph on Carbon Vorsprung | 4,352 mm long, 1,816 mm wide, 1,441 mm high (RS 3 4,381 x 1,851 mm); weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,345 kg (116 PS manual) to 1,655 kg (e-hybrid) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | Audi virtual cockpit plus as standard; Audi announced a curved panel with an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit and 12.8-inch MMI touch display for the A3 range in June 2026 | 12.8-inch MMI touch display and 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus in a curved panel on the 2026 update; MMI navigation from Sport trim |
| Driver assistance | – | Rear-view camera with parking system plus; matrix LED headlights and head-up display optional |
| Safety rating | – | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2025 reassessment); adult occupant 86%, child occupant 81%, vulnerable road users 76%, safety assist 74% |
| Warranty | – | High-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (e-hybrid) |
