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Audi A3 Limousine vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Subaru BRZ?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • barely lighter
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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.

Audi A3 Limousine is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,306 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 165 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is barely lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,345 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers considerably more boot space – 425 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries markedly more – 520 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
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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