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Audi A3 Limousine vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Kia Seltos?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Kia Seltos

  • noticeably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is only slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Kia Seltos costs 29,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,620 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

A3 Limousine

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 clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 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 slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers noticeably more boot space – 536 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries marginally more – 495 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
156 - 169 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
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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