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Audi A3 Limousine vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A3 Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,989 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers noticeably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 130 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.

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is narrowly 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
Audi A3 Limousine
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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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 Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
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
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, 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 - 286 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 - 210 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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