The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 30,200
€ 24,000
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 TFSI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3069 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.33 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DKRF
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
114 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
24.95 lb/hp
29.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
586 mi
759 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
