The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 31,800
€ 25,600
€ 31,800
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 2.0 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 FSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.92 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BLR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
20.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
20.7 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
28 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
407 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
758 mi
407 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
