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Audi A3 Limousine vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Lotus Emira?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • marginally 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 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 Lotus Emira offers marginally more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers very slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is somewhat lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 425 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 274 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries significantly more – 480 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine holds a decisive overall lead 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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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 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
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
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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