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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW Caddy?

Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • barely cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

VW Caddy

  • clearly more efficient

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is barely cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Caddy

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 significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is a bit lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries visibly more – 710 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is decisively ahead 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 £27,800
Caddy

VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
Audi A3 Limousine
VW Caddy

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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 Caddy

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Audi A3 Limousine
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

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