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Audi A3 Limousine vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Lexus RC?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • a bit more power
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

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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 Lexus RC offers a bit more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers marginally more torque with 520 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 20 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.

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers moderately more boot space – 425 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
-
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus
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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