AVA P70 vs KARCHER K3 Pressure Washer Comparison

Torn between buying a AVA P70 or KARCHER K3 pressure washer?

Ava/Karcher manufacture quality pressure washers, with the P70 Evolution and K3 Power Control reflecting just that. We compared the Karcher K3 Power Control and Ava P70 Evolution, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.

How P70 Evolution and K3 Power Control Pressure Washers Work

Ava P70 and Karcher K3 pressure washers use a 2400 W and 1600 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 150 and 120 bar, respectively. Water is forced through AVA Evolution P70 and KARCHER Power Control K3 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.

The P70 and K3 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 150 and 120 bars of pressure, the Ava P70 and Karcher K3 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.

AVA P70 and KARCHER K3 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure

Karcher K3 and Ava P70 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Karcher K3 rated at 1600 W and Ava P70 measuring 2400 W.

For bar pressure, the Ava Evolution P70 is rated maximum 150 and the Karcher K3 Evolution has max 120, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.

• Does P70 AVA produce cordless pressure washers? – No
• Does K3 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – 1.117-220.0, KHB 6, OC 3, KHB 4-18

Water Flow Rate

Water flow rate of the AVA P70 and KARCHER K3 pressure washer is measured in litres per minute or hours, (l/min – l/h), and informs how much water the machine goes through. AVA P70 and KARCHER K3 have flow rates of 7.50l/min and 6.33 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.

• P70 flow rate: 7.50l/min
• K3 flow rate: 6.33 l/min

Hose Length

The high-pressure hose length of K3 and P70 electric pressure washers affects reach. The AVA P70 comes with a 8m hose, and the KARCHER K3 measures 7m. Both P70 Evolution and K3 Power Control pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.

P70 Evolution and K3 Power Control Accessories

AVA P70 Evolution and KARCHER K3 Power Control pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Ava and Karcher accessories, including surface cleaners for patios, decking, and driveways, extension wands, brushes, detergent dispensers, snow foam, etc.

• Ava P70 Supplied accessories: Zero Force Pressure Gun, 20/60 Vario Nozzle, Foam Cannon, Extendable Zoom Lance, Soap Dispenser, Hose Reel, Water Filter, 5m Reeled Power Cable, Turbo Nozzle
• Karcher K3 Supplied accessories: Power spray lance, dirt blaster, high pressure handling hose, garden hose adapter

Brand	Model	Power (W)	Pressure (bar)	Hose (m)	Prices
AVA	P70	2400 W	150	8	£419.00
KARCHER	K3	1600 W	120	7	£139.00

Where to buy the P70? – Buy direct from AVA, or see best buy

Where to buy the K3? – Buy direct from KARCHER, or see best buy