The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 34,700
€ 21,700
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.42 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
27.6 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
108 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
