The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S Tronic (14 - 16)
€ 21,400

€ 33,700

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
57.4
70.1
78.9
55.7
70.7
77.2
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
101.4
179.3
103.8
175.4
179.3 in
Length
175.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.41 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
534 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data