The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 34,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,800
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.51 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
162
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
777 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data