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Jaguar I-Pace vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar I-Pace or Audi A3 Sportback?

Jaguar I-Pace vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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Audi A3 Sportback

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

I-Pace

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,200 £.

As for electric range, the Jaguar I-Pace offers substantially more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 328 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

A3 Sportback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 400 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Jaguar I-Pace takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers clearly more torque with 696 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 196 Nm more.

I-Pace

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 881 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers substantially more boot space – 638 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback leads convincingly 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
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Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace pairs instantaneous electric shove with graceful, feline looks, so it never feels like you're piloting a refrigerator with style. Inside it serves proper Jaguar luxury and clever packaging, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want EV convenience without losing personality.

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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

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Michael Spray
18 Jul 2026, 15:05:52

An amazing all round car/suv. I've had them all but this is brilliant! Comfort, speed,handling and insane acceleration.
Beautiful all round car and second hand incredible value!

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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
4,682 mm
Length
-
Width
2,011 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
444 kg
Payload
410 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
696 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Jaguar I-Pace?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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