The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 14)
€ 32,400

€ 22,100

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.73 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.97 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data