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Audi A3 Limousine vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 25,100 £ ) 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

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Ateca

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 250 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 SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 5.2 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, SEAT Ateca is only slightly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers moderately more boot space – 510 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries very slightly more – 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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SEAT Ateca

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
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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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
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Max Speed
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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
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
SEAT
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