The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 26,600
 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
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 S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
104.4
182.8
175.4 in
Length
182.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
55 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
795 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data