The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (05 - 10)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 27,300
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (05 - 10) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70.7
77.2
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (05 - 10)
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 (16 - 17)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (05 - 10)
101.4
179.3
175.5 in
Length
179.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.17 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
589 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data