VS

Audi A3 Sportback vs Jeep Compass comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Jeep Compass?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Jeep Compass: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
rate
  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

Jeep Compass

2.4 (4 Reviews)
rate
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

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

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Sportback is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Jeep Compass costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Jeep Compass with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers significantly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 359 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

Compass

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 225 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is visibly faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Jeep Compass tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

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 Sportback is visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,667 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Compass offers clearly more boot space – 550 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Jeep Compass offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,561 L, about 461 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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.

from £27,000
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
Jeep Compass

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

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.

details

Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

details
Audi A3 Sportback
Jeep Compass

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
74 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
550 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
4,552 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 188 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Jeep
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.