The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 27,900
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI 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 (16 - 17)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
104.4
183.4
175.5 in
Length
183.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
57 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
833 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data