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Audi A3 Limousine vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Tesla Model Y?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Tesla Model Y

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  • moderately more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Limousine is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,592 £.

Model Y

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 Tesla Model Y offers moderately more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers markedly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is significantly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,976 kg. The difference is around 616 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more boot space – 836 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 411 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries marginally more – 480 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y 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 £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 622 km
Audi A3 Limousine
Tesla Model Y

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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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Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is a compact electric SUV that pairs practical interior space with a minimalist, tech-forward cabin that feels modern and airy. Its confident electric performance and suite of driver-assist features make everyday driving effortless, and regular software updates help the car stay fresh over time.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
534 - 622 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,976 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
822 - 836 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
435 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Tesla
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