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Audi A3 Limousine vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 1156 HP), boot space and price (27700 £ vs 87000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Porsche Cayenne?

Audi A3 Limousine

Porsche Cayenne

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27700 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne has a significantly edge – offering 1156 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 756 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.50 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.80 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls clearly stronger with 1500 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 1000 Nm difference.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is decisively lighter – 1360 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 770 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers convincingly more room – 781 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 356 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne clearly perceptible takes the win – 705 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Cayenne shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £87,000
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km
Audi A3 Limousine
Porsche Cayenne

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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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
27700 - 58300 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2720 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
4930 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1980 - 1989 mm
Height
-
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
353 - 1156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
500 - 1500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
Is the Audi A3 Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A3 Limousine is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.