The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 34,700
€ 26,600
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
55.7
70.7
77.2
57.4
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
103.8
175.4
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 1.4 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*BLG*
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
468 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
