The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 29,900
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 TDI.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (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 quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 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 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3177 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.97 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 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
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data