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Vauxhall Vivaro vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Audi A3 Limousine?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

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Audi A3 Limousine

  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vivaro

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Vivaro costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,516 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 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 significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.8 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.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries significantly more – 1,226 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 706 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is far ahead 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 £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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Vauxhall Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
415 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

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

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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