The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 31,700
€ 28,200
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 Turbo FSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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
175.5
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 Turbo FSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.9 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
30 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
55 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
432 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
432 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
