The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 34,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,900
 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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 quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.34 %
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
123 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
24.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data