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Audi A3 Limousine vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Hyundai Tucson?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • moderately cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,592 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Tucson

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 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 121 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers visibly more boot space – 620 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is clearly superior 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 Tucson

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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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
100 - 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
F, D, E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
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