The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 FSI (05 - 08)
€ 32,400
€ 23,900
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.72 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BLR
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 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.97 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
428 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
