Audi A3 Sportback Audi A4 Avant

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Comparison table

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Audi A3 Sportback Audi A4 Avant
Model years (differs) 2020-now 2019-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 36,900 € 51,950
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 73/100 74/100
Efficiency (differs) 71/100 65/100
Practicality (differs) 67/100 76/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 67/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) 40/100 40/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback Estate
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 8.1 9.2
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 226 220
Length (mm) (differs) 4352 4762
Width (mm) (differs) 1816 1847
Height (mm) (differs) 1441 1435
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1400 1575
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.8 6.3
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500 1900
Boot (l) (differs) 380 495
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 150 150

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A3 Sportback · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A3 Sportback · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 5.8 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A3 Sportback · Practicality: Boot 380 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs C-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A3 Sportback · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data per trim within 8Y since facelift · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A3 Sportback · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi A4 Avant · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.3 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Practicality: Boot 495 l + towing weight 1,900 kg vs D-segment estate (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Value retention: Residual-value indication from D-segment-premium valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d norm on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · 8Y (facelift 2024)

Audi A3 Sportback

C-segment hatchback on the MQB platform, shared with Volkswagen Golf and Seat Leon. The 35 TFSI delivers about 150 hp from a petrol four-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 5.8 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 6.5-7.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · B9 (facelift, 35 TFSI)

Audi A4 Avant

D-segment estate on the MLB-evo platform; the B9 generation got a facelift in 2019 and remains the base until the A5 name change from 2025. Entry is the 35 TFSI, a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol with 48V mild hybrid and 150 hp. WLTP around 6.3 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 7-8 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

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