The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)

€ 34,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,400
 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10) VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI DPF.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
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 quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
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 1.6 TDI DPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.59 %
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data