The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 27,200

€ 39,800

€ 27,200
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 BMT is 7.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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
183.4
103.8
175.5
183.4 in
Length
175.5 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.28 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
684 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 BMT
94.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data