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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW ID.4 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 34,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW ID.4?

Audi A3 Limousine vs VW ID.4: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID.4

4.4 (10 Reviews)
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the VW ID.4 costs 34,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,097 £.

ID.4

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 markedly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.4 delivers marginally more torque with 545 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 45 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 significantly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 705 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.4 carries moderately more – 554 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 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 ID.4

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Dimensions and Body

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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 ID.4

The VW ID.4 is a practical, family-friendly electric SUV that balances everyday usability with a calm, composed driving character. It pairs a roomy, well-finished cabin and easy-to-use tech with predictable handling and convenient charging options, making it a sensible choice for buyers switching to electric.

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Audi A3 Limousine
VW ID.4

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
34,800 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
425 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,219 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
525 - 554 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
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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