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Audi A3 Limousine vs Kia EV3 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Kia EV3?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Kia EV3: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,497 £.

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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 265 HP. That’s roughly 135 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 Kia EV3 takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 385 Nm. That’s about 115 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 clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers marginally more boot space – 425 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 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
Kia EV3

Costs and Consumption

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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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Kia EV3

The Kia EV3 arrives as a cheeky, practical electric compact that manages to feel both premium and playful, delivering crisp handling and a roomy cabin that's perfect for urban life. With smart tech, friendly styling and sensible pricing, the EV3 is the kind of car that makes switching to electric feel like a no-brainer without asking you to give anything important up.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Kia EV3

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
572 km
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
413 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,850 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
485 kg

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
385 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
195 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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