The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,300
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.99 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CEG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
19.39 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data