The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
€ 31,300
€ 21,300
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 FSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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
175.4
101.4
179.3
175.4 in
Length
179.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
BLF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
495 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
