The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)
€ 29,300
€ 24,900
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.2 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
23.48 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
