Compare the Audi A3 Sportback vs Cupra Born
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Audi A3 Sportback is longer than the Cupra Born. When driving at low speeds, both hatchbacks are effortless to manoeuvre thanks to light controls and steering. In the back, you will find installing a child seat easy in either car using the outer rear ISOFIX mounting points, though in the Audi you will need to slide the front seats forward to squeeze in a bulky rear-facing seat. Inside, the two models differ noticeably in how you adjust the cabin temperature. The A3 Sportback provides physical buttons for its ventilation, so there is no need to dive into on-screen menus simply to turn up the heater. In the Born, the climate controls are all operated through the touchscreen, which is a pain to manage on the move.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 380 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 385 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,200 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,757 mm x 1,816 mm x 1,430 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,336 mm x 1,809 mm x 1,543 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg | Towing capacity — |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 58 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 TFSI 116 | Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP | Engine size Electric • 190 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 58 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 380 litres | Boot (seats up) 385 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,200 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,757 mm | Length 4,336 mm |
| Width 1,816 mm | Width 1,809 mm |
| Height 1,430 mm | Height 1,543 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.82 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 10.2 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.