The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 30,100
€ 26,600
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.57 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine compressor
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.97 lb/hp
20.26 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
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
727 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
1098 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
