The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 37,300

€ 27,300

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 TFSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF.
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 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 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DKZA
Engine Code
*CEG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
187 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
17.63 lb/hp
19.39 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
542 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
119.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data