The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
€ 24,400

€ 30,600

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
58.3
70
79.5
55.7
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
104.4
182.8
103.8
175.5
182.8 in
Length
175.5 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
162
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 35 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.08 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
551 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data