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Audi A3 Limousine vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27700 £ vs 25100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or SEAT Ateca?

Audi A3 Limousine vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • convincingly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • decisively quicker from 0–100 km/h

SEAT Ateca

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  • to a small extent cheaper
  • slight lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Ateca has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Limousine manages with 4.40 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

Ateca

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

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

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 curb weight, SEAT Ateca is slight lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers slightly more room – 510 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca slight takes the win – 525 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 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.

Audi A3 Limousine
SEAT Ateca

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from about £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

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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SEAT Ateca

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The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Audi A3 Limousine
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
27700 - 58300 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
SEAT
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.