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Cupra Born vs Audi A3 Sedan: which one uses less fuel?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

compact · 2021 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology

Result · yearly energy cost

ACupra Born

493 €per year

16,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.29 € per 100 km · 2 465 kWh per year

Gap1,160 €per year in favour of the Born (−70 %)≈ 570 L petrol 95
BAudi A3 Sedan

1,653 €per year

5,4 L/100 km weighted · 11.02 € per 100 km · 813 L per year

Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix
Charging type
Fuel price : Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitBornA3Gap
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway420 €1,671 €1,251 € · Born
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway493 €1,653 €1,160 € · Born
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway583 €1,616 €1,033 € · Born

Cumulative saving for the Born

1 year
1,160 €
3 years
3,479 €
5 years
5,798 €
10 years
11,596 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
15.8 kWh/100 km · 5.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
201 ch · 116 ch
Kerb weight
1,710 kg · 1,315 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Born is about 70% cheaper than the Audi A3 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Cupra Born is 420 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Cupra Born is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.