The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 25,300
 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data