The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
€ 57,200
€ 24,500
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 RS3 Sedan is 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.9 TDI.
Audi RS3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
55
70.9
77.2
57.4
70.1
78.9
70.9 in
Width
70.1 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
176.3
101.4
179.3
176.3 in
Length
179.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.24 %
General
Audi RS3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
395 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi RS3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
412 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
