The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 44,000

€ 20,600

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 S3 Sedan is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6.
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6
54.8
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
54.8 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
175.8
101.4
179.3
175.8 in
Length
179.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.76 %

General
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6
8V
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
306 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
10.84 lb/hp
29.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
488 mi
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data