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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW ID.4 – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW ID.4?

Audi A3 Limousine

VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 7058 £.

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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 Audi A3 Limousine has a a bit edge – offering 400 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Limousine performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls noticeable stronger with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm difference.

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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, Audi A3 Limousine is decisively lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers evident more room – 543 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 to a small extent takes the win – 551 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Limousine shows itself to be edges out slightly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Audi A3 Limousine
VW ID.4

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from about £27,500
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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

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 ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Audi A3 Limousine
VW ID.4
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Costs and Consumption

Price
27500 - 58300 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4504 - 4533 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1391 - 1417 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
511 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
Is the Audi A3 Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A3 Limousine is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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