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Audi A3 Limousine vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

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?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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.

Gran Convertible

Engine and Performance:

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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Maserati Gran Convertible

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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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Maserati Gran Convertible

The 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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Audi A3 Limousine
Maserati Gran Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
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
co2
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,957 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
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Maserati
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