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Audi A3 Limousine vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 653 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 NIO EL7?

Audi A3 Limousine vs NIO EL7: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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NIO EL7

  • markedly more power
  • visibly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,657 £.

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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 NIO EL7 offers markedly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 253 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO EL7 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 350 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 clearly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 1,076 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers visibly more boot space – 570 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries barely more – 520 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 has the upper hand 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
-
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
449 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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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