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Audi A3 Limousine vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Ford Transit Bus?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,815 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

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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 Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 978 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers considerably more boot space – 425 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 425 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries considerably more – 1,162 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 682 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
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Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 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 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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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