The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 30,100
€ 24,400
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
55.7
70.7
77.2
58.3
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
103.8
175.4
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 1.4 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.47 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.97 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
38 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
727 mi
551 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
