The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 34,600
€ 31,600
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI is 7.3 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
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
175.5
104.4
182.8
175.5 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
3203 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %
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 dual clutch 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
150 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
15.47 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
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
450 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).
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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
