Audi A3 Limousine vs Volvo EX30 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Volvo EX30 costs 33000 £. That’s a price difference of around 5477 £.

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 Volvo EX30 has a minimal edge – offering 428 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Limousine performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 pulls barely noticeable stronger with 543 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 43 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Audi A3 Limousine is distinct lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1840 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly perceptible more room – 425 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Limousine somewhat takes the win – 480 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A3 Limousine proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A3 Limousine is the better all-rounder in this comparison.