The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 31,700

€ 25,400

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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
175.5
104.4
183.4
175.5 in
Length
183.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
57 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
833 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data