The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,600

€ 25,900

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra is 8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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
175.4
104.4
183.4
175.4 in
Length
183.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.23 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
123 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
27.45 lb/hp
24.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
67 mpg
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
59 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
888 mi
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
71.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data