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Audi A3 Limousine vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Suzuki Jimny?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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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.

Suzuki Jimny is very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,408 £.

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

Jimny

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 102 HP. That’s roughly 298 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 370 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.

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is a bit lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries clearly more – 480 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is decisively ahead 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
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
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Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Suzuki
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