The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)
€ 32,600
€ 22,400
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 TFSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 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
175.5
101.4
179.3
175.5 in
Length
179.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.57 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DPCA
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
20.18 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
46 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
609 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
96.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
