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Audi A3 Limousine vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Hongqi HS5?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space

Hongqi HS5

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Hongqi HS5 costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,310 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

HS5

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 160 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 clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers substantially 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 marginally 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 is far ahead 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
Hongqi HS5

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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 HS5

The Hongqi HS5 exudes a sense of luxury and sophistication, combining elegant design with a comfortable and high-quality interior. As part of Hongqi's pursuit of excellence, this SUV offers a refined driving experience characterized by smooth handling and advanced technology features. With its striking presence on the road, the Hongqi HS5 makes an undeniable statement of style and prestige.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 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
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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hongqi
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