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Audi A3 Limousine vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Skoda Karoq?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Skoda Karoq

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  • slightly more trunk space
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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.

Audi A3 Limousine is marginally cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,397 £.

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

Karoq

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 substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 210 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 Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers markedly 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, Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers slightly more boot space – 521 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries somewhat more – 549 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 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
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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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Skoda Karoq

Skoda Karoq is a smartly packaged compact SUV that balances practical family-friendly space with composed handling, making daily drives feel easy and assured. Its straightforward design, roomy cabin with clever storage solutions, and sensible equipment make it a strong choice for buyers seeking value and versatility without fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
456 - 549 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 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 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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