The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 FSI (05 - 08)
€ 34,600
€ 23,900
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 FSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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
175.5
101.4
179.3
175.5 in
Length
179.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.18 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BLR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
428 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
