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Audi A3 Limousine vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Vauxhall Astra?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

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  • considerably more efficient
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 592 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 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 barely lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers only slightly more boot space – 425 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is far ahead overall 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
Vauxhall Astra

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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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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