Audi A3 vs Chery C5 Hybrid
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi A3 scores higher, 75 vs 74
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 11 Nov 2026, price 4 Oct 2026
Audi A3
20 of 27 standard · 1 not offered · 6 no dataFrom
$54,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Liftback
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol MHEV
- Power
- 110kW
- Economy
- 5.3 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 380L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 74, but the Chery C5 Hybrid is $25,700 cheaper
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Chery C5 Hybrid
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$29,100
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol I4 Turbo + HEV
- Power
- 165kW
- Economy
- 4.9 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 300L
Chery Australia offer: 0.7% finance, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Manufacturer's terms: Offer ends | 21 December 2026
Offer from Chery Australia, checked 9 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
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$54,800RRP
- with the Chery C5 Hybrid's standard kit: $54,800 (nothing to add)
$29,100est. RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi A3 35 TFSI S line Sportback
$54,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $230 a week in repayments ($54,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Chery C5 Hybrid Urban
$29,100
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 8 Sept 2026
$31,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $125 a week in repayments ($31,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the Chery C5 Hybrid at $31,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi A3Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Chery C5 Hybrid a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Audi A3 and 6 on the Chery C5 Hybrid.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi A3
- REC-005771 · published 12 Sep 2023Due to an installation defect, the internal fuse box wiring harness may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2023
- REC-000030 · published 5 Nov 2020Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmission’s pressure accumulator can occur.Year range on the notice: 2011 - 2012
- REC-000031 · published 6 May 2020Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmissions pressure accumulator can occur.Year range on the notice: 2007 - 2016
- 6 more on the model page.
Chery C5 Hybrid
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Audi A3 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Chery C5 Hybrid gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi A3 stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Chery C5 Hybrid. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi A3 gets leather upholstery while the Chery C5 Hybrid offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi A3 uses a Petrol MHEV producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.
The Chery C5 Hybrid responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo + HEV making 165kW and 295Nm, paired to a 1-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (dht) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.
The Chery C5 Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 165kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery C5 Hybrid is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi A3 measures 4,352mm long on a 2,635mm wheelbase, 83mm shorter than the Chery C5 Hybrid at 4,435mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A3 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 380L in the Audi A3 and 300L in the Chery C5 Hybrid, giving the Audi A3 a 80L advantage.
For towing, the Audi A3 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Audi A3 turns in a 10.6 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Chery C5 Hybrid's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi A3 costs about $1,511 a year (5.3 L/100km) and fuel for the Chery C5 Hybrid about $1,397 a year (4.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $114 a year less for the Chery C5 Hybrid.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi A3) and 7 years / Unlimited (Chery C5 Hybrid). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi A3), 7 years (Chery C5 Hybrid).
Where each one leads
The Audi A3: the bigger boot with the seats up (380L against 300L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 750kg).
The Chery C5 Hybrid: more power (165kW against 110kW), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,397 a year against $1,511).
The Verdict
Audi A3 scores higher, 75 vs 74
The Audi A3 scores 75 to the Chery C5 Hybrid's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Audi A3 ahead by 23 points), value (Chery C5 Hybrid ahead by 13 points), technology (Chery C5 Hybrid ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery C5 Hybrid costs about $114 less (4.9 L/100km against 5.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the Audi A3, 300L in the Chery C5 Hybrid. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi A3, 7 on the Chery C5 Hybrid.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the Chery C5 Hybrid at $31,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi A3Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi A3 and Chery C5 Hybrid?
The Chery C5 Hybrid is the cheapest at $29,100 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi A3 by $25,700.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Chery C5 Hybrid uses the least fuel at 4.9L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi A3 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Chery C5 Hybrid, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi A3 has the largest boot at 380L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi A3 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Chery C5 Hybrid has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Chery C5 Hybrid makes the most power at 165kW. The Chery C5 Hybrid is quickest to 100km/h in 7.7s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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