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Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Audi A3 Limousine - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (280 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (35000 £ vs 27500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alfa Romeo Tonale or Audi A3 Limousine?

Alfa Romeo Tonale

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Audi A3 Limousine

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Limousine has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale costs 35000 £. That’s a price difference of around 7457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Alfa Romeo Tonale manages with 1.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

A3 Limousine @ Audi AG

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 400 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale takes 6.20 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Limousine performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Limousine pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is somewhat lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1600 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alfa Romeo Tonale offers slightly more room – 500 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, Alfa Romeo Tonale slightly takes the win – 535 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Alfa Romeo Tonale proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Alfa Romeo Tonale is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £35,000
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Alfa Romeo Tonale

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 5.6 L
  • Electric Range : 62 km
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Audi A3 Limousine

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Alfa Romeo Tonale

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The Alfa Romeo Tonale embodies the brand's timeless elegance and sporty DNA, captivating drivers with its bold design and dynamic presence on the road. Inside, the Tonale impresses with a perfect blend of luxury and cutting-edge technology, offering a sophisticated driving experience that remains true to the Alfa Romeo spirit. With its agile performance and distinctive character, the Tonale stands out in the competitive SUV market, appealing to those who seek both style and substance.

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Alfa Romeo Tonale
Audi A3 Limousine
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A3 Limousine @ Audi AG

Costs and Consumption

Price
35000 - 53200 £
Price
27500 - 58300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
30 - 140 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1600 - 1910 kg
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
4528 mm
Length
4504 - 4533 mm
Width
1835 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Height
1614 mm
Height
1391 - 1417 mm
Max trunk capacity
1430 - 1550 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 535 kg
Payload
415 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 280 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
194 - 212 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
96 - 206 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Alfa Romeo Tonale have?

The Alfa Romeo Tonale is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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