The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S Tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 30,000

€ 27,300

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
175.4
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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.7 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.08 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
690 mi
560 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data