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Audi A3 Limousine vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or NIO ET7?

Audi A3 Limousine vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • noticeably 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:

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,229 £.

ET7

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 ET7 offers noticeably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 253 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers substantially 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,089 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers slightly more boot space – 425 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries moderately more – 520 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine holds a slight edge 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
Audi A3 Limousine
NIO ET7

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Dimensions and Body

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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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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Audi A3 Limousine
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
3.8 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
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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