The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 26,100
€ 33,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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
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
175.4
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
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.5 %
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
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
*CTH*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, 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
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 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
18.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.97 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
