The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)

€ 37,400
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 29,800
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 37,400
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 slightly. The Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)
101.4
179.3
175.4 in
Length
179.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CEG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
19.88 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
647 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data