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Audi A7 vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Tesla Model 3?

Audi A7 vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Audi A7

  • noticeably more power
  • barely lighter
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Tesla Model 3

4.3 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Tesla Model 3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,323 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 682 km more than the Audi A7.

Model 3

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 A7 offers noticeably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Audi A7 takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Tesla Model 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is barely lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers marginally more boot space – 594 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries significantly more – 600 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 267 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 is clearly superior overall 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 750 km
Audi A7
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan that pairs brisk, responsive driving with a sleek, minimalist cabin and intuitive, software-led features. It makes a practical, modern choice for daily commutes and long-term ownership while emphasizing simplicity and advanced driver assistance.

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Audi A7
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
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Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
302 - 333 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Tesla
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