Compare performance (400 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Maserati Gran Convertible?
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 Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 115,384 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Gran Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Gran Convertible is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Gran Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.
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 visibly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,795 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 425 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 253 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries marginally more – 520 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The Audi A3 Limousine is decisively ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Maserati GranCabrio is a striking, sun-loving grand tourer that blends Italian flair with a soundtrack that turns every weekend run into an event. It promises effortless cruising and a cabin wrapped in luxury materials, making it as comfortable on a coastal boulevard as it is show-stopping at a valet line.
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Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
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Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
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co2
230 - 235 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Convertible
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
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Curb weight
1,795 kg
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Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
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Trunk capacity
172 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,957 mm
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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
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Payload
500 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
490 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
600 - 650 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
361 - 404 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Maserati
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