The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)

€ 31,300
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 24,500
 VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
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
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.44 %
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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
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
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

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI

▶ 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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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