The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 31,700
€ 27,900
€ 31,700
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 30 TDI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 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 30 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
DGTE
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
114 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
26.59 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
53 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
706 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
