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Audi A3 Limousine vs Audi A6 Avant - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 367 HP), boot space and price (27500 £ vs 49700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Audi A6 Avant?

Audi A3 Limousine

Audi A6 Avant

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Limousine has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49700 £. That’s a price difference of around 22200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A6 Avant manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine has a barely noticeable edge – offering 400 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A6 Avant pulls slight stronger with 550 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is clearly perceptible lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1865 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers a bit more room – 503 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 Avant a bit takes the win – 570 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A6 Avant shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km
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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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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27500 - 58300 £
Price
49700 - 70200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
53 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Length
4504 - 4533 mm
Length
4999 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1875 mm
Height
1391 - 1417 mm
Height
1472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1423 - 1534 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
535 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
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Is the Audi A3 Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A3 Limousine is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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