The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,400
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 24,000
 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 (14 - 16)
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 (14 - 16)
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
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
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
DBKA
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
123 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.45 lb/hp
24.03 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
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1122 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data