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Audi A3 Limousine vs Kia Sorento - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (27700 £ vs 46900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Kia Sorento?

Audi A3 Limousine

Kia Sorento

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27700 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19192 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

Sorento

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 has a evident edge – offering 400 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Limousine pulls somewhat stronger with 500 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is noticeable lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1855 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers distinct more room – 705 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento noticeable takes the win – 685 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sorento shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 7 L
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Audi A3 Limousine
Kia Sorento

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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 Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
27700 - 58300 £
Price
46900 - 59300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
37 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
-
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
183 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
Is the Audi A3 Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A3 Limousine is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.