The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 30,900
€ 31,000
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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
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 2.0 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
31 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
444 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
