The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08)
€ 31,200
€ 23,400
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
55.7
70.7
77.2
57.4
70.1
78.9
70.7 in
Width
70.1 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
175.5
101.4
179.3
175.5 in
Length
179.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.09 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 gas turbine compressor
DDYA
Engine Code
*BMY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
114 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
26.01 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
758 mi
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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
1087 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
