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Audi A3 Limousine vs Ford Mustang Convertible comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 446 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Ford Mustang Convertible?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Ford Mustang Convertible: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Ford Mustang Convertible

  • somewhat 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

Mustang Convertible

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 Ford Mustang Convertible offers somewhat more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers only slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 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 noticeably lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 516 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries visibly more – 480 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 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
Ford Mustang 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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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Ford Mustang Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
280 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
319 - 324 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
446 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
328 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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