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Audi A3 Limousine vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more power
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,111 £.

Transit Custom Bus

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 substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers visibly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 130 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 Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is barely ahead 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 Manual, 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 Transit Custom Bus

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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 Transit Custom Bus

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Ford Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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