The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 29,700
€ 31,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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
175.5
104.4
182.8
175.5 in
Length
182.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.54 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
31 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
55 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
444 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
