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Audi A3 Limousine vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Ford Ranger?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • substantially more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,754 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Ranger

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 clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 119 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 Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers visibly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 197 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 considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,060 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 469 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is clearly superior 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.

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 Ranger

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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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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

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