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Audi A3 Sportback vs Jeep Avenger – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi A3 Sportback or Jeep Avenger fits your lifestyle better.

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Jeep Avenger has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 4886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Jeep Avenger with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Jeep Avenger performs clearly better – achieving up to 400 km, about 259 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback has a decisively edge – offering 400 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Jeep Avenger takes 9 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Jeep Avenger tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 56 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls decisively stronger with 500 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm difference.

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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 curb weight, Jeep Avenger is a bit lighter – 1180 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 380 L of storage.

In maximum load capacity, the Jeep Avenger performs minimal better – up to 1277 L, which is about 77 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Jeep Avenger slight takes the win – 502 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £26,800
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

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
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km

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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Jeep Avenger

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The Jeep Avenger shrinks Jeep's boxy, adventurous styling into a city-friendly electric crossover that looks just as at home on tight streets as it does on muddy weekend lanes. It's a savvy pick for drivers who want go-anywhere attitude without the truck-size ego — practical inside, lively around town and ready to tackle a bit of rough stuff when the mood strikes.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Jeep Avenger
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG
Avenger @ Jeep / Stellantis Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
21900 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.50 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1180 - 1520 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
325 - 380 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4084 - 4088 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1776 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1527 - 1541 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1218 - 1277 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
494 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 194 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Jeep
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.