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Audi A3 Limousine vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Subaru Crosstrek?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,220 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 136 HP. That’s roughly 264 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 Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 318 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers markedly more boot space – 425 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries barely more – 505 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 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
Subaru Crosstrek

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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
174 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
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,800 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
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
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