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Audi A3 Limousine vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Volvo S60?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

Volvo S60

  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly more trunk space

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

A3 Limousine

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

S60

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 Volvo S60 offers slightly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 55 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 Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 209 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 visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers only slightly more boot space – 427 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries very slightly more – 480 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 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.

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S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
Audi A3 Limousine
Volvo S60

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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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Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
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