The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)

€ 31,800
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
 VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 Turbo FSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI 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 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI 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 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.2 %
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

▶ REPLAY
20.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
20.7 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
30 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
432 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
758 mi
432 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data