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Audi A3 Limousine vs Hongqi H9 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 60,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Hongqi H9?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Hongqi H9: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi H9

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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Hongqi H9 costs 60,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,310 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hongqi H9 with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

H9

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 clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hongqi H9 takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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
Hongqi H9

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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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Hongqi H9

The Hongqi H9 asserts itself as a luxury sedan that seamlessly combines sophisticated design with opulent interior features, catering to those who appreciate grandeur and comfort. Characterized by a bold and elegant exterior, it commands the road with a presence that is both modern and majestic. Inside, occupants are treated to a lavish experience, with premium materials and advanced technology throughout, making every journey as pleasurable as possible.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Hongqi H9

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,875 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,137 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,904 mm
Height
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Height
1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
180 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 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
Hongqi
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