Audi A3 Sportback vs Honda Jazz – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

Honda Jazz has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 3728 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback manages with 0.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Honda Jazz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

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 Sportback has a strongly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Honda Jazz takes 9.40 s. That’s about 5.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs noticeably better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Jazz tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback pulls markedly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 247 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Honda Jazz is slight lighter – 1302 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers somewhat more room – 380 L compared to 304 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda Jazz performs slight better – up to 1205 L, which is about 5 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback a bit takes the win – 480 kg compared to 388 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

All in all, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be is clearly superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.