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Audi A3 Limousine vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or DS Automobiles DS 7?

Audi A3 Limousine vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

DS 7

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 270 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers noticeably more boot space – 555 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries somewhat more – 480 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Audi
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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