The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 24,400
€ 39,800
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 40 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
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 40 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.22 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
162
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
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 40 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 40 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.08 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
551 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
