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Audi A3 Limousine vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or NIO EL8?

Audi A3 Limousine vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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NIO EL8

  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,372 £.

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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 NIO EL8 offers clearly 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 marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,253 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers noticeably more boot space – 425 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries slightly more – 577 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine stands out in the key areas 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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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
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
390 - 510 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
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Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
557 - 577 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
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
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
2024
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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