Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi A3 Limousine has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 5271 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.
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 has a evident edge – offering 400 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 128 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 Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Limousine performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Limousine pulls somewhat stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
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In curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is a bit lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers evident more room – 652 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 227 L.
When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan minimal takes the win – 533 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.
The VW Tiguan proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Tiguan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27500 - 58300 £
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Price
32800 - 51900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
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Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
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Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
4504 - 4533 mm
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Length
4539 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1842 - 1859 mm
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Height
1391 - 1417 mm
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Height
1656 - 1658 mm
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
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Payload
460 - 533 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
220 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
VW
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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.