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Audi A4 Limousine vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Audi A3 Limousine?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • barely more trunk space

Audi A3 Limousine

  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

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

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Limousine is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Audi A4 Limousine costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

A3 Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers visibly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 135 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 Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A4 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 slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers barely more boot space – 460 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries slightly more – 540 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine holds a decisive overall lead 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 A4 Limousine
Audi A3 Limousine

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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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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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Audi A4 Limousine
Audi A3 Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
415 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Audi
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