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Audi A3 Limousine vs Jeep Gladiator comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 264 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 66,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Jeep Gladiator?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Jeep Gladiator: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Jeep Gladiator

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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

Gladiator

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 Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 264 HP. That’s roughly 136 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 Jeep Gladiator takes 8.6 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Gladiator delivers slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is significantly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 1,000 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Gladiator carries a bit more – 565 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is clearly superior 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
Jeep Gladiator

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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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Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator grafts the Wrangler's go-anywhere attitude onto a proper pickup bed, giving weekend adventurers the ability to haul gear, pop the top, and head off-road with confidence. It won't pretend to be a luxury cruiser, but its honest, rugged charm and practical versatility make it a great pick for buyers who value character and capability over showroom polish.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Jeep Gladiator

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
66,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
257 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,591 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
1,905 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
264 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
194 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Jeep
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