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Audi A3 Limousine vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Subaru Outback?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

Subaru Outback

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  • visibly more trunk space

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,335 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Outback

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 considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 231 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 Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers visibly more boot space – 561 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries moderately more – 557 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is clearly superior 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.

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 Outback

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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 Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
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