The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10)

€ 32,400
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,600
 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10) VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI DPF.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.7
77.2
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (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 S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.24 %
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 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
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 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
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.97 lb/hp
30.97 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
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
49 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
712 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 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
1122 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data