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Audi A3 Limousine vs BYD Seal comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 40,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BYD Seal?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BYD Seal: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

BYD Seal

  • markedly more power

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,592 £.

Seal

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 BYD Seal offers markedly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal delivers visibly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 547 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers marginally more boot space – 425 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal is far ahead 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.

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Seal

BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
Audi A3 Limousine
BYD Seal

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Seal

The BYD Seal is a sleek electric fastback that punches above its class with sporty looks and a surprisingly premium cabin, offering a very modern alternative for buyers who want style and substance without the badge snobbery. On the road it feels composed and eager, packed with tech and everyday practicality—ideal for shoppers after eco-friendly performance with a cheeky wink.

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Audi A3 Limousine
BYD Seal

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
-
Length
4,800 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
446 - 473 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
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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