The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 37,400
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 27,900
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

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 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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 S Tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 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 dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
647 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1190 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data