The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 29,800
 VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 quattro (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (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 quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (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
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.31 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (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
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
207 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
482 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data