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Audi A4 Limousine vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or VW Polo?

Audi A4 Limousine vs VW Polo: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Audi A4 Limousine costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,570 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Polo

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 A4 Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Limousine is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Limousine delivers slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

A4 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, VW Polo is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 402 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers noticeably more boot space – 460 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries moderately more – 540 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo holds a slight edge 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 £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Audi A4 Limousine
VW Polo

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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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VW Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Audi A4 Limousine
VW Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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