Audi Q3 Sportback vs Jaecoo Jaecoo 7
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiQ3 Sportback | JaecooJaecoo 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2025 | January 2025 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 148–268 bhp (better) | 145–221 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 5.7–9.2 s (better) | 8.3–11.8 s |
| Top speed | 129–149 mph (better) | 112 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.5-litre TFSI with 48V mild hybrid (150 PS), 2.0-litre TFSI quattro (204 or 265 PS), 2.0-litre TDI (150 PS, or 193 PS with quattro), 1.5 TFSI e-hybrid plug-in hybrid (272 PS system output, 85 kW electric motor); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures | 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol, 147 PS (108 kW); 1.5-litre turbo petrol full hybrid (SHS-H) with a 1.83 kWh battery, 224 PS (165 kW); 1.5-litre turbo petrol plug-in hybrid (SHS-P), 204 PS (150 kW); bhp converted from kW |
| Torque | 250 Nm (TFSI 150), 320 Nm (TFSI 204), 400 Nm (TFSI 265 and TDI 193), 360 Nm (TDI 150), 400 Nm system (e-hybrid) | 275 Nm (1.6T), 310 Nm (hybrids) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic; 6-speed S tronic on e-hybrid | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (1.6T); dedicated hybrid transmission (SHS) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive (TFSI 150, TDI 150, e-hybrid) or quattro four-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive with the 1.6T Luxury |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 73 miles (better) | 56 miles |
| Battery | 19.7 kWh | – |
| Fastest charging | 40 kW | 40 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 33.1–161.8 mpg (better) | 35.3–51.8 mpg |
| Range detail | e-hybrid WLTP electric range: 65–73 miles combined, 78–88 miles city, depending on trim | SHS-P: WLTP electric range 56 miles |
| Charging | e-hybrid has a 19.7 kWh net (25.7 kWh gross) battery; 11 kW AC (150 minutes to full) and 40 kW DC on Audi UK's data (10–80% in 26 minutes); Audi's international press release gives up to 50 kW DC | SHS-P: 18.3–18.4 kWh battery (Jaecoo does not state usable capacity); 30–80% in 20 minutes at up to 40 kW DC; 6.6 kW AC, 25–100% in about 2.7 hours; 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 42.6–46.3 mpg (TFSI 150), 33.9–36.5 mpg (TFSI 204), 31.5–33.1 mpg (TFSI 265), 49.3–53.4 mpg (TDI 150), 42.3–46.0 mpg (TDI 193), 130.4–161.8 mpg weighted (e-hybrid); depends on trim | WLTP combined: 37.7 mpg (1.6T FWD), 35.3 mpg (1.6T AWD), 51.8 mpg (SHS-H); SHS-P 47.1 mpg (Jaecoo doesn't give a weighted figure) |
| CO2 emissions | 138–151 g/km (TFSI 150 and TDI 150), 161–175 g/km (TDI 193), 176–204 g/km (TFSI quattro), 40–49 g/km (e-hybrid), WLTP combined | 23–182 g/km (WLTP combined) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 488 litres | 500 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,531 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Weight | From 1,635 kg | From 1,599 kg |
| Boot | 488 litres, 1,289 litres with the rear seats folded; 375/1,196 litres in the e-hybrid | 500 litres, 1,265 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | Up to 1,800 kg braked (TFSI 150), 2,000 kg (TDI 150, TFSI 204, e-hybrid), 2,100 kg (TFSI 265), 2,200 kg (TDI 193) | Braked (12%): 1,350 kg (1.6T), 1,500 kg (SHS-P), 750 kg (SHS-H) |
| Size | 4,531 mm long, 1,859 mm wide, 1,581 mm high; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,635 kg (TFSI 150) to 1,900 kg (e-hybrid) | 4,500 mm long, 1,865 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 1,670–1,680 mm high; 2,672 mm wheelbase; 200 mm ground clearance and 600 mm wading depth (not listed for SHS-H); unladen weight including 75 kg driver and luggage 1,599 kg (1.6T FWD) to 1,870 kg (SHS-P) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 8-speaker Sony audio on Luxury; 1.1-metre opening sunroof on selected trims |
| Driver assistance | – | Emergency lane keeping assist among a suite of driver-assistance systems |
| Warranty | – | 7 years or 100,000 miles |
