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Audi A3 Sportback vs Jeep Renegade comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 26,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Jeep Renegade?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Jeep Renegade: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Jeep Renegade

  • only slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Jeep Renegade is only slightly cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 343 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jeep Renegade with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers considerably more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 105 km more than the Jeep Renegade.

Renegade

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 offers markedly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Jeep Renegade takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 260 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 barely lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers barely more boot space – 380 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Renegade carries a bit more – 570 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is decisively ahead 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
Jeep Renegade

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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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Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Jeep Renegade

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
36 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
48 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 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
1,420 - 1,770 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Length
-
Length
4,236 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,805 mm
Height
-
Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3

General

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