The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
€ 32,600
€ 26,600
€ 32,600
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 considerably. The Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DPCA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
20.18 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
609 mi
795 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
