Jaguar XE 2019 vs Audi A3 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar XE is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XE engine produces 150 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Jaguar XE reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XE consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XE could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XE consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XE) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar E-Pace | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Jaguar XE is larger. Jaguar XE is 18 cm longer than the Audi A3, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 425 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar XE has 15 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Jaguar XE uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XE is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 28 000 | |
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