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Audi A3 Sportback vs Jaguar E-Pace comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Jaguar E-Pace?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Jaguar E-Pace: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Jaguar E-Pace

  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Sportback is somewhat cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Jaguar E-Pace costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jaguar E-Pace with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers substantially more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 72 km more than the Jaguar E-Pace.

E-Pace

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Jaguar E-Pace takes 7.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers very slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,783 kg. The difference is around 423 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers markedly more boot space – 494 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries slightly more – 554 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback 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.

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A3 Sportback

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, 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
Audi A3 Sportback
Jaguar E-Pace

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Audi A3 Sportback

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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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Jaguar E-Pace

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
33 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
494 L
Length
-
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
1,648 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
497 - 554 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Jaguar
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