The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10)
€ 30,900
€ 24,800
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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
175.4
101.4
179.3
175.4 in
Length
179.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.2 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CAV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
20.01 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
518 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
