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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW Arteon?

Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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VW Arteon

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  • clearly more trunk space
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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 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,596 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Arteon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers moderately more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 80 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 VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 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 moderately lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers clearly more boot space – 590 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries a bit more – 569 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is far ahead 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
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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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The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
-
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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