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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (27500 £ vs 32800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW Tiguan?

Audi A3 Limousine

VW Tiguan

3.7 (4 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 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.

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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 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.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £32,800
Tiguan @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
Audi A3 Limousine
VW Tiguan

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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 Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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The 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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Audi A3 Limousine
VW Tiguan
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Costs and Consumption

Price
27500 - 58300 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4504 - 4533 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1391 - 1417 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
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.