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Audi A3 Limousine vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 1,050 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 420,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster costs 420,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 392,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

849 Testarossa Roadster

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 Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 1,050 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 650 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.3 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,660 kg. The difference is around 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
Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

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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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Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

The Ferrari Testarossa Roadster strips the classic wedge-shaped drama down to open-top glamour, ensuring you arrive with presence and a grin. Behind the wheel it delivers a theatrical soundtrack and analogue charisma that will reward collectors and spirited drivers alike.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
420,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,660 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
1,050 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
772 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ferrari
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