The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 30,900

€ 27,900

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI 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 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.6 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
57 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
833 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data