Compare the Audi A3 Sportback vs Volkswagen Polo
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Audi A3 Sportback is longer than the Volkswagen Polo and can tow more. Around town, you will find both cars provide good visibility and soak up bumps in the road well. Out on the motorway, both do a good job of keeping wind and road noise contained. Neither hatchback is the most fun to drive. Under the bonnet, the A3 Sportback offers you the option of a diesel engine, whereas there are no diesel options available for the Polo.
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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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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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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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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 Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 380 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 351 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,200 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,125 litres |
| 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) 4,074 mm x 1,751 mm x 1,461 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg Best | Towing capacity 800 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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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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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front 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 1.0 |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 80 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 5 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 15.6 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 380 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 351 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,200 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,125 litres |
| Length 4,757 mm | Length 4,074 mm |
| Width 1,816 mm | Width 1,751 mm |
| Height 1,430 mm | Height 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.82 m | Wheelbase 2.55 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 10.7 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.