The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)

€ 32,400
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,300
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 TDI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.7
77.2
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
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 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.97 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
560 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data