The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10)
€ 39,800

€ 25,600

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 40 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF.
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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 40 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.04 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
181 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
18.94 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
47 mpg
49 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
684 mi
712 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data