Audi A3 Limousine vs Vauxhall Astra – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27500 £. That’s a price difference of around 2323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

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 Audi A3 Limousine has a convincingly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Limousine performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine pulls noticeable stronger with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Vauxhall Astra is slight lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers barely noticeable more room – 425 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra slight takes the win – 509 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A3 Limousine proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A3 Limousine is the better all-rounder in this comparison.