The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 33,500
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 31,600
 VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
70
79.5
70.7 in
Width
70 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
104.4
182.8
175.4 in
Length
182.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
162
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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
207 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
16.99 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
31 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
739 mi
450 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data