The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,800
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
3192 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.11 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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 dual clutch 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
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
21.57 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
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1129 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data