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Audi A3 Limousine vs BYD ETP3 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BYD ETP3?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BYD ETP3: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly lighter
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BYD ETP3

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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 a bit cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,935 £.

ETP3

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 Audi A3 Limousine offers considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

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: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries markedly more – 780 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine holds a decisive overall lead 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
BYD ETP3

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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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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Audi A3 Limousine
BYD ETP3

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
233 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
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Height
1,875 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
780 kg

Engine and Performance

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

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