The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 24,800
€ 30,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.77 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAV*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.01 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
518 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
