Audi A3 Limousine alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Audi A3 Limousine, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Audi A3 Limousine and are good next research steps.

from £27,000

Audi A3 Sportback

Price 27,000 - 92,900 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch 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
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.8 - 10.1 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 5
Model A3
Modell A3 allstreet 1.5 TFSI, A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI, A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI, A3 allstreet 2.0 TFSI, A3 allstreet 2.0 TDI, A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI, S3 Sportback, RS3 Sportback, A3 allstreet 1.5 TFSI e, A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI e
CO2 Efficiency Class D, F, E, G, B
Trim Level S tronic, advanced, advanced S tronic, S line, S line S tronic, quattro S tronic, advanced quattro S tronic, S line quattro S tronic, competition limited S tronic
Power kW 85 - 294 kW
co2 25 - 211 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Curb weight 1,360 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity 280 - 380 L
Width 1,816 - 1,851 mm
Brand Audi
Payload 410 - 480 kg
Variant allstreet, Sportback, Sportback competition limited

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Audi A3 Sportback as a suitable alternative to Audi A3 Limousine

In a head-to-head comparison of the Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Limousine, both models showcase the brand's commitment to luxury and performance, yet cater to slightly different preferences. The Sportback impresses with its versatile hatchback design, offering enhanced cargo space and practicality, while the Limousine emphasizes sleek elegance and a more traditional sedan profile. Ultimately, the choice between the two boils down to personal style and lifestyle needs, as each model brings a unique blend of sophistication and driving enjoyment.

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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moderately more trunk space
only slightly cheaper
considerably more efficient

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from £26,400

VW T-Roc

Price 26,400 - 38,600 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 115 - 150 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6.3 L/100km
Seats 4 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.9 - 12.3 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 200 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model T-Roc
Modell T-Roc Cabriolet 1.0 TSI OPF, T-Roc Cabriolet 1.5 TSI OPF ACT, T-Roc 1.5 eTSI
CO2 Efficiency Class E, D
Trim Level Style, ENERGY, Style DSG, ENERGY DSG, R-Line, R-Line DSG, Trend DSG, Life DSG
Power kW 85 - 110 kW
co2 126 - 143 g/km
Engine capacity 999 - 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,465 - 1,539 kg
Trunk capacity 284 - 475 L
Width 1,811 - 1,828 mm
Brand VW
Payload 368 - 515 kg
Variant Cabriolet

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Quick data check: VW T-Roc

considerably more power
markedly more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter
only slightly cheaper
somewhat more trunk space

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from £32,700

Mercedes A Class Saloon

Price 32,700 - 55,900 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 116 - 320 HP
Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Electric Range 88 km
Battery Capacity 12.9 kWh
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.8 - 9.9 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed 206 - 250 km/h
Torque 200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Model A-Klasse
Modell A 250 e Limousine, A 180 Limousine, A 180 d Limousine, A 35 AMG Limousine, A 200 Limousine, A 220 Limousine, A 250 Limousine, A 200 d Limousine, A 220 d Limousine
CO2 Efficiency Class B, D, G, E
Trim Level 8G-DCT, Advanced 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced Plus 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium Plus 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced Plus 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Premium 8G-DCT, 7G-DCT, Advanced Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G, Advanced 7G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced 7G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced Plus 7G-DCT, Special Edition 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced Plus 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium Plus 7G-DCT, 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Advanced 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Special Edition 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Special Edition 8G-DCT, Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G, Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G
Power kW 85 - 235 kW
co2 16 - 184 g/km
Engine capacity 1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Curb weight 1,450 - 1,705 kg
Fuel tank capacity 35 - 51 L
Trunk capacity 345 - 395 L
Length 4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width 1,796 mm
Height 1,413 - 1,429 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 475 - 490 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes A Class Saloon

a bit cheaper
slightly more power
noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
very slightly more trunk space
substantially more efficient

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from £32,400

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Price 32,400 - 54,900 £
Body Type Coupe
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 122 - 300 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.9 - 9.9 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model 2er-Reihe Gran Coupé, 2er Gran Coupe
Modell 220 Gran Coupé, 218d Gran Coupé, 220d Gran Coupé, M235 Gran Coupé, 216 Gran Coupé, 223 Gran Coupé
CO2 Efficiency Class D, C, F
Trim Level Steptronic (DKG), M Sport Design Steptronic (DKG), M Sportpaket Steptronic (DKG), M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic (DKG), xDrive Steptronic (DKG), M Sport Design xDrive Steptronic (DKG), M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic (DKG), M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic (DKG)
Power kW 90 - 221 kW
co2 110 - 170 g/km
Engine capacity 1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Curb weight 1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity 360 - 430 L
Width 1,800 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 455 - 485 kg
Variant M Performance

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Quick data check: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

moderately cheaper
markedly more power
noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
barely lighter
barely more efficient
only slightly more trunk space

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from £24,000

Nissan Micra

Price 24,000 - 29,900 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 122 - 150 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range 317 - 416 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8 - 9 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 225 - 245 Nm
Model Micra
Modell Micra (40 kWh), Micra (52 kWh)
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Engage, Advance, Evolve
Power kW 90 - 110 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 1,452 - 1,527 kg
Width 1,774 mm
Brand Nissan
Payload 403 - 408 kg

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Quick data check: Nissan Micra

considerably more power
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter
somewhat cheaper

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from £15,100

Kia Picanto

Price 15,100 - 19,500 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 68 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Seats 4 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 14.6 - 17.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 96 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model Picanto
Modell Picanto 1.0
CO2 Efficiency Class D
Trim Level Core, Vision, Vision AMT, Spirit, Spirit AMT, GT Line, GT Line AMT
Power kW 50 kW
co2 126 - 134 g/km
Engine capacity 998 cm3
Curb weight 1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity 255 L
Width 1,595 mm
Brand Kia
Payload 253 - 332 kg

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Quick data check: Kia Picanto

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

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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Audi A3 Limousine head-to-head against similar models.

Mercedes A Class Saloon

Audi A3 Limousine

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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