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Audi A3 Limousine vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Maserati Quattroporte?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • only slightly more power
  • a bit more trunk space
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 119,801 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 Quattroporte offers only slightly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers moderately more torque with 580 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers a bit more boot space – 530 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries marginally more – 520 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
485 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Maserati
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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