The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)
€ 31,300
€ 24,900
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.44 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
