The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 26,300

€ 22,700

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
55.7
70.7
77.2
58.3
70
79.5
70.7 in
Width
70 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
175.4
104.4
183.4
175.4 in
Length
183.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.85 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data