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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW ID.Polo?

Audi A3 Limousine vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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 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.

VW ID.Polo is noticeably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,261 £.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 174 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 ID.Polo takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 210 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 a bit lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 223 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers only slightly more boot space – 441 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries somewhat more – 520 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 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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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Rajczi Zoltan
5 Jun 2026, 16:19:32

Super! Batery klein.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 - 454 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 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
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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