Audi A3 Limousine vs Lexus NX – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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 27500 £, while the Lexus NX costs 46000 £. That’s a price difference of around 18514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

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 distinct edge – offering 400 HP compared to 309 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Lexus NX takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Limousine performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus NX tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

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 curb weight, the Audi A3 Limousine is noticeable lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1805 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus NX offers clearly perceptible more room – 545 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, Lexus NX minimal takes the win – 515 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A3 Limousine proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A3 Limousine is the better all-rounder in this comparison.