The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,400
 VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09) VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)
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 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.27 %
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data