The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 33,400
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 28,100
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (11 - 14) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (11 - 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 (16 - 18)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (11 - 14)
104.4
182.8
175.5 in
Length
182.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3111 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.83 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
20.63 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
739 mi
712 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data