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2024 Jaguar E-PACE vs. Audi Q3 | Lake Bluff, IL
Make every drive special behind the wheel of the 2024 Jaguar E-PACE or 2024 Audi Q3. You’ll find that each of these luxury SUVs is brimming with premium features, avant-garde technology, and adaptable options. So, what is the difference? Compare the similarities and key differentiating factors between the E-PACE and Q3 using this in-depth research guide crafted by the team at Imperial Motors Jaguar of Lake Bluff. More details about the E-PACE are just a click away in our model review.
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2024 Jaguar E-PACE vs. Audi Q3 Engine Specs & Performance
Discover an agile, energetic drive with either the 2024 Jaguar E-PACE or 2024 Audi Q3. Both models come equipped with a standard 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and the Q3 offers a second available version with elevated specs. The Jaguar engine makes 246 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque — more than either Audi engine — though the Audi holds the fuel economy advantage. Once you’re behind the wheel, you’ll find the E-PACE is quicker off the line than either version of the Q3 as well.
For confident handling throughout the changing seasons, both models feature standard all-wheel drive (AWD). An eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission is standard with the Q3, while the E-PACE gets a nine-speed automatic transmission for smooth shifting as you accelerate.
More information about the E-PACE performance is available on our engines page.
Compare the E-PACE and Q3 engine specs in the accompanying chart.
| 2024 Model | Jaguar E-PACE | Audi Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Ingenium 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder | 40 TFSI® 2.0L turbo four-cylinder | 45 TFSI 2.0L turbo four-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 246 HP | 184 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 269 lb.-ft. | 221 lb.-ft. | 251 lb.-ft. |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 20 / 26 | 22 / 29 | 20 / 28 |
| 0-60 MPH | 7 sec. | 8.6 sec. | 7.1 sec. |
2024 Jaguar E-PACE vs. Audi Q3 Interior Design & Technology
Crafted with soft-touch materials and comfort-enhancing features, the 2024 Jaguar E-PACE and 2024 Audi Q3 are ready to make every drive a delight. Plush leather seats are standard in the Q3, while the E-PACE has either DuoLeather or Windsor leather on the seats. You and your co-pilot can adjust the temperature in the cabin using two-zone climate control, while the Q3 has a three-zone system that gives controls to the rear passengers as well. Shared features include heated front seats, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. For personalized comfort during the summer months, the E-PACE offers cooled front seats along with heated rear seats for the winter season.
Dazzling digital displays fill the cabins of the E-PACE and Q3. The Audi includes an MMI® 8.8-inch display and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. By comparison, the E-PACE features a larger 11.4-inch center touchscreen and a 12.3-inch interactive driver display. Connecting your smartphone to the infotainment system is easy in either SUV using wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ in the E-PACE and wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto in the Q3.
Both luxury SUVs help you flood the cabin with sonic bliss — using an available Meridian™ Surround Sound system with 14 speakers in the E-PACE or a 15-speaker Sonos premium surround sound system in the Q3. Keep your device charged using a standard wireless charger in the E-PACE, a feature you can also get in the top Q3 trim.
Learn more about the interior materials, colors, and options with our E-PACE interior page.
2024 Jaguar E-PACE vs. Audi Q3 Seating & Cargo Capacity
As compact two-row SUVs, the 2024 Jaguar E-PACE and 2024 Audi Q3 blend interior space with manageable size that’s perfect for urban driving. Seat up to five in either model, with around 40 inches of front legroom in both, and over 34 inches of legroom in the E-PACE and over 36 inches in the Q3. A 40/20/40-split folding rear seat allows you to create your preferred blend of flat cargo space and seating in either model. With all three segments folded down, you get up to 49.5 cubic feet in the E-PACE and 48 cubic feet in the Q3.
See the interior space and dimensions for both models in the accompanying chart.
| Jaguar E-PACE | 2024 Model | Audi Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Five | Seating | Five |
| 39.2 / 38.2 in. | Headroom (Front/Rear) | 39.6 / 37.6 in. |
| 40.1 / 34.3 in. | Legroom (Front/Rear) | 40 / 36.1 in. |
| 49.5 cu.-ft. | Max. Cargo Space | 48 cu.-ft. |
| 22.4 cu.-ft. | Cargo Space Behind Second Row | 23.7 cu.-ft. |
2024 Jaguar E-PACE vs. Audi Q3 Safety Features
Intelligent systems that meld cameras, sensors, and advanced computing help you drive with greater confidence in the 2024 Jaguar E-PACE and 2024 Audi Q3. Both models include a long list of standard safety equipment. Among the standard features in the Q3, you’ll find Audi pre sense® front and basic, high beam assist, parking system plus, a rearview camera, lane guidance, and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist. Likewise, the E-PACE features emergency braking, front and rear parking assistance, a lane-keep assist system, a rear camera, and adaptive cruise control. A top view camera is included with the Q3 Premium Plus trim and a 3D surround camera is available with the E-PACE.
Standard E-PACE features include:
- Emergency braking
- Rear camera
- Blind spot monitor
- Traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter
- Front and rear parking aid
- Lane-keep assist
- Driver condition monitor
- Adaptive cruise control
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