The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 35,900
€ 26,600
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 35 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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
175.5
101.4
179.3
175.5 in
Length
179.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
Engine Code
*BLG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
148 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
21.6 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
53 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
706 mi
468 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
90.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
