Honda Jazz vs Audi A7
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Honda Jazz

$9,999 - $19,999

2018 price

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Audi A7

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2019 price

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Summary

2018 Honda Jazz

2019 Audi A7

By Peter Anderson

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 1.5L

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

5.8L/100km (combined)

7.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Capped-price servicing
Build quality
Huge interior space for its size

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

Dislikes

No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
VTi-S very pricey
Lack of advanced safety features

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

2018 Honda Jazz Summary

Honda's Jazz is like the little engine that could.

It occupies a shrinking part of the market but has seen off a bevy of once-were competitors (most notably the Hyundai i20) and continues to battle gamely with the Mazda2.

Honda gave the range a little tweak in late 2017 to hand us the MY18 Honda Jazz. Some features were lost, and a few gained in an effort to keep up with Mazda's finest.

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2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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Deep dive comparison

2018 Honda Jazz 2019 Audi A7

Verdict

The Honda Jazz is an extremely capable small car, with an ace card of virtually unbeatable interior space. While it's hardly an excitement machine, or the best looking or equipped in its class (it is missing out on some useful safety gear), the Jazz deserves its status as a well-loved hatchback.

The best in the range is probably the VTi. There isn't anything compelling further up the variants unless you're keen on bigger wheels or leather trim. Its entry-level offering is a good-value, sturdy car that is packed with its best qualities, no matter which one you buy.

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

Honda Jazz vs Audi A7 What's the difference?

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Honda Jazz vs Audi A7
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