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Audi A3 Limousine vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Bentley Continental Convertible?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Bentley Continental Convertible

  • markedly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 184,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

Continental Convertible

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 Bentley Continental Convertible offers markedly more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers markedly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 270 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 significantly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 990 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 425 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries somewhat more – 520 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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
Bentley Continental 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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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 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
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
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Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
465 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Bentley
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