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Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or VW Transporter Bus?

Audi A3 Limousine vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,793 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

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 visibly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 114 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 Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 85 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.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is considerably lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 638 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers substantially more boot space – 763 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 338 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 663 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, 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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