The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 27,400
€ 22,800
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6
55.7
70.7
77.2
57.4
70.1
78.9
70.7 in
Width
70.1 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
175.4
101.4
179.3
175.4 in
Length
179.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.39 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
23.12 lb/hp
30.08 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
503 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
