The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 44,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
57.4
70.1
78.9
54.8
70.7
77.2
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.4 in
Height
54.8 in
101.4
179.3
103.6
175.8
179.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
3137 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.46 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 S3 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3 Sedan
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18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.67 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data