The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 24,400
 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
104.4
182.8
175.4 in
Length
182.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
38 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
551 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data