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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW Touareg?

Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter

VW Touareg

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  • slightly more power
  • substantially more trunk space

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

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,622 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Touareg

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 VW Touareg offers slightly more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 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 2,059 kg. The difference is around 699 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers substantially more boot space – 810 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 385 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries visibly more – 751 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 271 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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 Touareg

Costs and Consumption

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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 Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Audi A3 Limousine
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.3 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
-
Length
4,878 - 4,902 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
1,693 - 1,712 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,675 - 1,800 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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