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Lexus LC Convertible vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (117,300 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LC Convertible or Audi A3 Sportback?

Lexus LC Convertible vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

Lexus LC Convertible

  • slightly more power
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Audi A3 Sportback

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

LC Convertible

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.

Audi A3 Sportback is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Lexus LC Convertible costs 117,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 90,342 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LC Convertible with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 L/100km.

A3 Sportback

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 Lexus LC Convertible offers slightly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus LC Convertible takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus LC Convertible delivers barely more torque with 530 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

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: Audi A3 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,110 kg. The difference is around 765 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers significantly more boot space – 380 L compared to 149 L. That’s a difference of about 231 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 340 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback 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.

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A3 Sportback

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 134 - 141 km
Lexus LC Convertible
Audi A3 Sportback

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Lexus LC Convertible

The Lexus LC Convertible is a head-turning grand tourer that turns dramatic coupe styling into a luxurious open-top experience, delivering silk-smooth refinement whether you’re gliding along coastal roads or parked under city lights. It’s aimed at buyers who crave show-stopping looks and cosseting comfort over track-day aggression, marrying plush materials and effortless pace with just enough theatrical flair to make every arrival feel like an event.

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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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Lexus LC Convertible
Audi A3 Sportback

Costs and Consumption

Price
117,300 - 121,300 £
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
149 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
4,770 mm
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,350 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 kg
Payload
410 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
530 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Audi
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