Audi A3 8Y or Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul?

2020–present vs 2019–2024 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: A3 8Y 4,495 mm, Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 4,195 mm — a 30 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8Y 425 l, Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 354 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8Y 1.5 l/100 km, Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 6.9 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8Y 81–180 kW, Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 90–150 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8Y 30 items (Basis), Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 26 items (Edition 7).
On Autodrom: A3 8Y from €27,000 (1 listing); no Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul is listed right now.

Audi A3 8Y2020–present · 14 engines · Basis, Advanced, S line, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €27,000 →

Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul2019–2024 · 6 engines · Edition 7, Vision, Spirit, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €27,000	Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul2019–2024no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,343 mm–4,495 mm	Length4,195 mm
Width	Width1,816 mm	Width1,800 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,449 mm	Height1,605 mm–1,610 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance155 mm–170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–425 l	Trunk volume315 l–354 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,300 kg–1,682 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2019–2024
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines6
Power	Power81–180 kW (110–245 hp)	Power90–150 kW (122–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelElectric, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 40 TFSI e	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 45 TFSI e	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Edition 7
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim26 · Edition 7
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Advanced	Items in the top trim50 · Spirit
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 0
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety12 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€27,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8Y or Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul?

Length: Audi A3 8Y 4,495 mm, Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 4,195 mm (a 300 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,636 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 425 vs 354 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8Y or Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul?

The most frugal Audi A3 8Y uses 1.5 l/100 km (40 TFSI e); the most frugal Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 6.9 l/100 km (1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8Y or Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul?

The strongest Audi A3 8Y makes 180 kW (245 hp) (45 TFSI e); the strongest Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 150 kW (204 hp) (e-Soul 64 kWh).

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