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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW Amarok?

Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

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

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,552 £.

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

Amarok

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 Audi A3 Limousine offers visibly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers a bit more torque with 600 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

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 terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 902 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries considerably more – 983 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 503 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
VW Amarok

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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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Audi A3 Limousine
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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