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Audi A3 Limousine vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • barely cheaper
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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.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is barely cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 553 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Combo Cargo

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is only slightly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries visibly more – 781 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 261 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 Combo Cargo

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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 Combo Cargo

The Opel Combo Cargo is a pragmatic workhorse that pairs sensible practicality with surprisingly car-like manners, making it a smart choice for small businesses and weekend DIYers. With clever storage, easy access and a calm cabin that keeps the focus on the job, it turns daily deliveries and errands into something almost enjoyable.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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