The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 23,400
€ 29,700
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 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
175.5
179.3 in
Length
175.5 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.39 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BMY*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
22.64 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
482 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
