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Audi A3 Limousine vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Santa Fe

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 markedly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 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:

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: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is substantially lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more boot space – 704 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 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
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
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