The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 26,200
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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
175.4
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
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.34 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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
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
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
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
