The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..)
€ 26,100
€ 31,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 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 30 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 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 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.97 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
