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Hongqi H9 vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (60,000 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hongqi H9 or Audi A3 Limousine?

Hongqi H9 vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

Hongqi H9

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Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Hongqi H9 costs 60,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,310 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hongqi H9 with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

A3 Limousine

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 A3 Limousine offers noticeably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 155 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 Hongqi H9 takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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 markedly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers substantially more boot space – 425 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 425 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries somewhat more – 520 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is decisively ahead 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
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The Hongqi H9 asserts itself as a luxury sedan that seamlessly combines sophisticated design with opulent interior features, catering to those who appreciate grandeur and comfort. Characterized by a bold and elegant exterior, it commands the road with a presence that is both modern and majestic. Inside, occupants are treated to a lavish experience, with premium materials and advanced technology throughout, making every journey as pleasurable as possible.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,000 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
220 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
5,137 mm
Length
-
Width
1,904 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
415 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
230 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
180 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
Hongqi
Brand
Audi
Is the Hongqi H9 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hongqi H9 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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