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Audi A3 Limousine vs Jaecoo 7 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Jaecoo 7?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Jaecoo 7: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Jaecoo 7

  • significantly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is a bit cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Jaecoo 7 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaecoo 7 uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

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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 noticeably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Jaecoo 7 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 365 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

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 visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,870 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers slightly more boot space – 425 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries marginally more – 480 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 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
Audi A3 Limousine
Jaecoo 7

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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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Jaecoo 7

The Jaecoo 7 is a striking compact SUV that pairs bold, modern styling with a spacious, well-equipped cabin aimed at families and tech-minded buyers. It offers strong value, a comfortable ride and plenty of gadgetry, though you should weigh dealer support and long-term ownership reputation when deciding.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Jaecoo 7

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
31,600 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
90 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
54 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,870 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Jaecoo
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