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Audi A3 Limousine vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Lexus RX?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Lexus RX

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  • visibly more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space
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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.

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,615 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

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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 barely more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers marginally more torque with 551 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 51 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 considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers marginally more boot space – 461 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries slightly more – 620 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 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 Manual, 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
Lexus RX

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

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