The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 24,400
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 33,500
 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is 7.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
70
79.5
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.3 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
104.4
182.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
182.8 in
Length
175.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)

General

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
162
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.08 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
551 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data