The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 43,500
€ 26,600
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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
175.9
101.4
179.3
175.9 in
Length
179.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.79 %
General
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CJXC
Engine Code
*CAV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
296 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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11.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.36 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
495 mi
534 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
130.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
