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Audi A3 Limousine vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 300,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 9.1 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is substantially lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers noticeably more boot space – 425 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries moderately more – 520 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Audi A3 Limousine
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

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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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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante is a roof‑down super GT that turns everyday drives into cinematic moments, its low‑slung stance and wide shoulders demanding attention wherever it goes. Beneath that elegant skin it feels ferocious and composed in equal measure, perfect for buyers who want exotic drama without giving up grand tourer comfort.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
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