The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,100
 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
104.4
182.8
175.4 in
Length
182.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
162
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
*CTH*
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
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
18.97 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
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
542 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1190 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data